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 3305644 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3307028 epoch_slot_no: 2228 block_no: 3305489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1210 time: 2019-10-29 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa118be8f376312c9e14327fdfb37784f87baf031086258a59ae1450a36902b3aBlock Operator
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