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 3306416 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3307801 epoch_slot_no: 3001 block_no: 3306261 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2031 time: 2019-10-29 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2231450e5b59e49acd817cd5aa18c8e60023c579d493ff7dc1a9eb51085ffc53Block Operator
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