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 3304723 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3306107 epoch_slot_no: 1307 block_no: 3304568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2284 time: 2019-10-29 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x312a30bf89bde1964946ea0a3a4bf0c925607ff977e5e33e77471162e1d18863Block Operator
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