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 3301504 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3302889 epoch_slot_no: 19689 block_no: 3301350 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2019 time: 2019-10-28 11:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f0b241ed3fdba67f0a4cc09a6abb5dc4689d1bb7a274fe31b988352978090eaBlock Operator
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