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 3300029 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3301414 epoch_slot_no: 18214 block_no: 3299875 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-10-28 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb277bbe43a42189a55074d4172849a327dc0970c534e94c330d778aa247be83Block Operator
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