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 3305263 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3306647 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 3305108 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2019-10-29 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85d7c8468538304cf0c92f7eb07ed7a38e80ad3fe42904b2af7e295a6a4536c5Block Operator
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