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 3299862 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3301247 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 3299708 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3194 time: 2019-10-28 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2401681be9ede4a2b744a2b3d8de7c8fc92ffd051ff3a93f5e0670ec1c789bd8Block Operator
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