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 3307228 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3308613 epoch_slot_no: 3813 block_no: 3307073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1694 time: 2019-10-29 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d6ebdf41eb1a8160845a02106d7a757173c4e8798ead47941bab258e188385cBlock Operator
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