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 3304414 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3305798 epoch_slot_no: 998 block_no: 3304259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1210 time: 2019-10-29 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefd4464cdaaaddf82b4d86186bc69e3c3bb3491a4d7e6bc23b2652bb223573f6Block Operator
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