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 3306695 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3308080 epoch_slot_no: 3280 block_no: 3306540 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1526 time: 2019-10-29 15:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e7968c62bfc44d0f6571a9b995018fd512394cfa9a4b6f32152f44a6e1127fcBlock Operator
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