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 3305983 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3307367 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 3305828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3746 time: 2019-10-29 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83082d15049c258799f330f433e59c7dbbf4473fcf09ced095764bf97a11b1c2Block Operator
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