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 3300733 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3302118 epoch_slot_no: 18918 block_no: 3300579 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2440 time: 2019-10-28 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f7487931740e84f15357505b6ff308e0e66176a84da19a376e8ffaf9d181d6eBlock Operator
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