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 3300331 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3301716 epoch_slot_no: 18516 block_no: 3300177 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1736 time: 2019-10-28 04:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ed40d1d1db34dfe5eaf6f34bd4f54b8f54f69beea5dfec4e71a0d6f3b9f91b7Block Operator
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