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 3305486 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3306870 epoch_slot_no: 2070 block_no: 3305331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1530 time: 2019-10-29 09:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x632eed7e9a152a25b5f5b38692f9dc00c093a841db0f13b443ae82daaf9416ddBlock Operator
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