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 3303248 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304633 epoch_slot_no: 21433 block_no: 3303094 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1392 time: 2019-10-28 20:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf3e29490f94ebc6279c54082865e5badb1631f5b373f2253707f2f0c9c7b89dBlock Operator
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