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 3302492 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3303877 epoch_slot_no: 20677 block_no: 3302338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-28 16:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6658150bece8acc714694bd30c2a66d648ea308e57aebf4e1f1bc4888632189dBlock Operator
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