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 3307168 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3308553 epoch_slot_no: 3753 block_no: 3307013 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-10-29 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cede3aca0b9d5b7052065c48d28b870503e8a93f8f3abae574e22f827d784e1Block Operator
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