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 3302652 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304037 epoch_slot_no: 20837 block_no: 3302498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1569 time: 2019-10-28 17:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdc92d73df349fe3c94ca6c9ba75ab5d052fc1b1480adf47adeb253f4c3ad572Block Operator
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