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 3303613 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3304997 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 3303458 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4271 time: 2019-10-28 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36e3d9c9cc1293354fb7a9c4605741d923749d4789b090fd69d3c82c3898ea51Block Operator
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