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 3304588 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3305972 epoch_slot_no: 1172 block_no: 3304433 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-10-29 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2f1e3802f70483ede68ab937f15769b0008f6de87cea858548edd4fed60a1dfBlock Operator
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