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 3305953 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3307337 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 3305798 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4642 time: 2019-10-29 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b8a4ed6d5b29fbe35969f4b939ad51cc8cbcc1a5c3316ae677b4807d25a0dc0Block Operator
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