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 3302816 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3304201 epoch_slot_no: 21001 block_no: 3302662 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1568 time: 2019-10-28 18:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2caa57cbe501e49b00e70fbbbd991a77ac5cb3cb472f2ed002a43879f4cb8511Block Operator
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