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 3300816 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3302201 epoch_slot_no: 19001 block_no: 3300662 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1845 time: 2019-10-28 07:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4fb04dee3ce7eac040c56328ddc194c3ff432470c2c51cf05d6e279ae53f83dBlock Operator
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