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 3303994 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3305378 epoch_slot_no: 578 block_no: 3303839 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1320 time: 2019-10-29 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9af63f318881674004094066390f986c8209141c238324d2944482d1a185436aBlock Operator
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