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 3302783 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3304168 epoch_slot_no: 20968 block_no: 3302629 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4022 time: 2019-10-28 18:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x036d497eb901f71d24818a28087ce6908e7f933fe5b5fca461fb5e1030358b3dBlock Operator
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