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 3302317 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3303702 epoch_slot_no: 20502 block_no: 3302163 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2015 time: 2019-10-28 15:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d28fb52a6bd6a9e740157267199edc344c3d2a42f27754196b74cf52af6f278Block Operator
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