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 3306161 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3307545 epoch_slot_no: 2745 block_no: 3306006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2454 time: 2019-10-29 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5ab2fe0e0e1f4fab7bd9271a50878c18334297f73a28363bec19c55bacb700bBlock Operator
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