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 3303925 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3305309 epoch_slot_no: 509 block_no: 3303770 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2019-10-29 00:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f0b70c8bc5017c488bbe30cf3180f91139edc2453d42549d223c816e49be29fBlock Operator
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