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 3304363 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3305747 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 3304208 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4016 time: 2019-10-29 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x055b5ab2789d8f3ed8f89b1427be3bc9e6d00cc8bfb46444d0b36d5d29aea4bfBlock Operator
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