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 3302253 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3303638 epoch_slot_no: 20438 block_no: 3302099 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-10-28 15:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x174acd9314825a5fc7b9a344116ad9a2ef82620cf78b240915d357cdd4fba4eaBlock Operator
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