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 3301895 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3303280 epoch_slot_no: 20080 block_no: 3301741 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2015 time: 2019-10-28 13:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x679fc7ac0f34d45624dd948228a744d746a7b5b322627a7d523a0e6b186046efBlock Operator
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