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 3304708 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3306092 epoch_slot_no: 1292 block_no: 3304553 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1177 time: 2019-10-29 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe262b9e3443784819dcd04f3ae8679abb99d3ab759ee447b9b1f265ddc89c590Block Operator
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