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 3302196 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3303581 epoch_slot_no: 20381 block_no: 3302042 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-28 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15763a1d40c847cfd79f9339733649decbe22e80872dd92e57ddbc7993c6c237Block Operator
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