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 3302836 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304221 epoch_slot_no: 21021 block_no: 3302682 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1754 time: 2019-10-28 18:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x035d629e219899651fd0a01aa9eff4418d03cf42899eacd76e65a3e20339be27Block Operator
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