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 3301069 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3302454 epoch_slot_no: 19254 block_no: 3300915 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1317 time: 2019-10-28 08:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c1eb902c92c7eac803ea4b8e14a292440b44c00858e9975fc8522f4b344cbb0Block Operator
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