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 3303716 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3305100 epoch_slot_no: 300 block_no: 3303561 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-10-28 23:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5447c45ae09bc387111d19cc2381d0e6a799f241f41f805294d0a280b95a90edBlock Operator
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