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 3302382 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3303767 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 3302228 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2283 time: 2019-10-28 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc99cdd9f64103f4f3a027a3e02b889095857cc548c7547f31078ce99ada3c60Block Operator
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