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 3304393 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3305777 epoch_slot_no: 977 block_no: 3304238 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3048 time: 2019-10-29 03:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29304a2738617653e49f1a449a83c1eb988f2bfe139066ef4910ce6b69b42b75Block Operator
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