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 3302726 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304111 epoch_slot_no: 20911 block_no: 3302572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-28 17:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd10f969860c7c066143af5c95550851e0057a8aac3fe725ec11b89365b912a12Block Operator
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