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 3305053 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3306437 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 3304898 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5186 time: 2019-10-29 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ac8c3a755b903f3a2f76e79ce19659dc4e45a7028c3f17765ba20a62d45d329Block Operator
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