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 3305145 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3306529 epoch_slot_no: 1729 block_no: 3304990 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1320 time: 2019-10-29 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3791657e4300cef88c010bc3ab083208e75eef36a046ed7a76c578dd090bc32Block Operator
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