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 3302753 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304138 epoch_slot_no: 20938 block_no: 3302599 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1654 time: 2019-10-28 18:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7a85d52d6c73c4995e777dabb3612cb50e51e3580591c7366fcfa049cdf0896Block Operator
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