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 3304694 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3306078 epoch_slot_no: 1278 block_no: 3304539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1669 time: 2019-10-29 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b34967548d8e8cb84acaf4791aae09422a1b565b547131c99f10e8cc35f837dBlock Operator
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