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 3299811 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3301196 epoch_slot_no: 17996 block_no: 3299657 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-10-28 01:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7f83efbcd0cd801c5d8118b99e63cb527b35a321394e063b227bce556c22c7eBlock Operator
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