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 3307032 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3308417 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 3306877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4807 time: 2019-10-29 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93ed11704a176ebdf187639a1780fb31e32e90b2b4f80e390bc8ccf879bad474Block Operator
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