A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3299735 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3301120 epoch_slot_no: 17920 block_no: 3299581 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-28 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed97662dca4b19e911b526e1d23d51f0d100eee434ad77593894acc8d045ec93Block Operator
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