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 3299773 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3301158 epoch_slot_no: 17958 block_no: 3299619 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-10-28 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa48e2b5e1a674f65f58d00f49f353bf26ad647e4e35ff34e8e9ecf130a165b32Block Operator
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