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 3303973 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3305357 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3303818 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6079 time: 2019-10-29 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3258242353031d3a96f953e59c1ef317807f6d40913256f5ac9d4870f9fd4a5Block Operator
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