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 3302766 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304151 epoch_slot_no: 20951 block_no: 3302612 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-28 18:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cabadae35639cb27662fb2fb3c964db1170b553c24656e158133898a3ff8d54Block Operator
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