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 3303638 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3305022 epoch_slot_no: 222 block_no: 3303483 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1644 time: 2019-10-28 22:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86d7fadb30e2f6a3e43bf67260d415ff770db75d719a9c349df7f02c6c3cf635Block Operator
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