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 3302108 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3303493 epoch_slot_no: 20293 block_no: 3301954 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2019-10-28 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76c6abf1e35c295ddc5c69666b286bd6a46f7b5896d42b0a00a8e656472a84f6Block Operator
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