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 3302352 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3303737 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 3302198 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5090 time: 2019-10-28 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2a3051308316dc58187eb37753d39a71c885ce2c6a18a1f40c287769f9c182fBlock Operator
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