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 3303299 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3304684 epoch_slot_no: 21484 block_no: 3303145 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-10-28 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ff1ee5a938a6f0d5e4d208dba34be8b665f1e16e6fe41fe78bde6767497ba32Block Operator
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