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 3302626 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304011 epoch_slot_no: 20811 block_no: 3302472 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-28 17:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42fdf0fb3b3a2b206aa8cb4214af11b40e1a1ffa53b44a04295a1c2c038d985dBlock Operator
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