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 3300192 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3301577 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 3300038 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6267 time: 2019-10-28 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0df627f0890f6c5767875b0a01f2007a81d564a2329843f0ec1e70d05bfc6c3cBlock Operator
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