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 3305332 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3306716 epoch_slot_no: 1916 block_no: 3305177 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-29 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f3f51ef98a8bbc826260ea63e49959df2b031bf2fcdcc2bc61821549a1052a5Block Operator
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