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 3306172 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3307556 epoch_slot_no: 2756 block_no: 3306017 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-29 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97e3a226a8631195e812078840ce4d2b13130eef6d54ccfd3346cb0a9b0a157aBlock Operator
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