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 3302792 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3304177 epoch_slot_no: 20977 block_no: 3302638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2074 time: 2019-10-28 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd320dd0699013459d790998eab95d6b42ba5bbb0ec0cb5503bae2b3e541980eaBlock Operator
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