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 3299759 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3301144 epoch_slot_no: 17944 block_no: 3299605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5390 time: 2019-10-28 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dff24035dcbfc901c61cd1a40661cd3ff81dbb3c80dacb68dd6cffcd3ff1872Block Operator
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