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 3303323 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304708 epoch_slot_no: 21508 block_no: 3303169 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-28 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43474e44957364d90f4fb60ea6d8fca54102d20e8359d7b4d167d510f63ff535Block Operator
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