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 3302948 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304333 epoch_slot_no: 21133 block_no: 3302794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1375 time: 2019-10-28 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb75a9541f7929885c25ba370f1cc963c71a94852e55242d5ef52622e072694aaBlock Operator
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