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 3303813 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3305197 epoch_slot_no: 397 block_no: 3303658 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-10-28 23:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07aad1080a7b7e3c6fc314a8253f1ca8870e3dd03e9754d230152d6769d144e1Block Operator
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