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 3303830 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3305214 epoch_slot_no: 414 block_no: 3303675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-10-29 00:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55f210970ccff083af022c63e3f8f37f0a29b06f62fc04df342153227609d2b3Block Operator
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