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 3307123 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3308508 epoch_slot_no: 3708 block_no: 3306968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2018 time: 2019-10-29 18:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7aa192a28308fabe7f000971460bad14d3425a2a24260fbac020907665dbeb4eBlock Operator
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