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 3304153 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3305537 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 3303998 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3565 time: 2019-10-29 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x779efa6a7b1dc4b62d07810f1885c2ef848c916116c6e8a3c338e2f710a9104fBlock Operator
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