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 3300512 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3301897 epoch_slot_no: 18697 block_no: 3300358 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2401 time: 2019-10-28 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab3ed2a474cadb662f7b43af0b143a3f2304912b8ede19ffbe6111b5bf44fc77Block Operator
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