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 3301980 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3303365 epoch_slot_no: 20165 block_no: 3301826 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1496 time: 2019-10-28 13:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacac6b38e80d8c8fdc6f7ae011584a4c5e7ee4e2d409b33a295e536a74b9a0c7Block Operator
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