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 3303897 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3305281 epoch_slot_no: 481 block_no: 3303742 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2019-10-29 00:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05a2478783e03f03e832a8283fd75e8d416888971f4d409226be2065c833716bBlock Operator
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