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 3302881 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304266 epoch_slot_no: 21066 block_no: 3302727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3745 time: 2019-10-28 18:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ccb7ef6707eb449ee1a448e846ce904fca77fec6f703ca8c1f5578a226611c9Block Operator
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