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 3303252 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3304637 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 3303098 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5181 time: 2019-10-28 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5a54f3ca809b9c1cab74044e035d0e1b0794222c38516414d21c0523845f080Block Operator
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