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 3303249 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304634 epoch_slot_no: 21434 block_no: 3303095 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1699 time: 2019-10-28 20:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46cde651e57e1d1f41a279859ca16ccf611757d200d799fa5b0b1695ef80d142Block Operator
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