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 3304366 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3305750 epoch_slot_no: 950 block_no: 3304211 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-29 03:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a98abc0c342180f71cedc1c1ccb3caa2c3e99ec842e4ef06ff8853b97f93c85Block Operator
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