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 3300466 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3301851 epoch_slot_no: 18651 block_no: 3300312 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-28 05:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15f8128111096010c687f77e7991a765f0e40e85c8074783848c592fd1769b3eBlock Operator
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