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 3300959 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3302344 epoch_slot_no: 19144 block_no: 3300805 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-10-28 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86ace6789e25a4333947cc4a9d7e15aafb4e646b8172dc2ffebfe2b2ba138fe1Block Operator
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