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 3303069 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3304454 epoch_slot_no: 21254 block_no: 3302915 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2570 time: 2019-10-28 19:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a8d729808c75135832cdca2a24d7b9c571103283a63f497cb5ea27f558c8ec3Block Operator
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