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 3301566 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3302951 epoch_slot_no: 19751 block_no: 3301412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1880 time: 2019-10-28 11:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x596c4dfac422f651a411dfa276512fe2b1cb64dd3bc0b8b8f09f8a66283f6765Block Operator
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