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 3303039 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304424 epoch_slot_no: 21224 block_no: 3302885 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2266 time: 2019-10-28 19:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84f75dcafba360a6c0fa0521e1c8794e7351d5bfffb232a3afda0e7762f7fff6Block Operator
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