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 3300718 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3302103 epoch_slot_no: 18903 block_no: 3300564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-10-28 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb7169cf629162e133c2bde62dec8c853d9d602cb94361654f3ec64d58d2a52cBlock Operator
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