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 3303777 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3305161 epoch_slot_no: 361 block_no: 3303622 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2269 time: 2019-10-28 23:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe710c5b47644bba8b63d8644e6ab9811fc6e35294b9bf9c9d090349118ae50d1Block Operator
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