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 3304873 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3306257 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3304718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6985 time: 2019-10-29 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd65f2e87a36a284a8cd4e1970ad2d58b0e51688c7dc69fb25cb9ca5ac0e8f55Block Operator
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