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 3301462 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3302847 epoch_slot_no: 19647 block_no: 3301308 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-28 10:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bd80047343291999769d07d76c3d503422698e0d737ffdc647b19fe4cd95013Block Operator
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