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 3302743 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3304128 epoch_slot_no: 20928 block_no: 3302589 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1748 time: 2019-10-28 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39213ca98e7f7f9511be64945dd63ed73f4dba313a33bc91d17048d42126768dBlock Operator
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