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 3301632 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3303017 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 3301478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6582 time: 2019-10-28 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2530fddf77a03a817a9c931ffb694394e3c3fe0d760f43fa27189d8ceada14beBlock Operator
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