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 3303521 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3304905 epoch_slot_no: 105 block_no: 3303366 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1722 time: 2019-10-28 22:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x558ffbb4d4cc73208dba80f5a655a6e63951d1ff7d87c806efe31a51cf32713eBlock Operator
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