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 3307241 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3308626 epoch_slot_no: 3826 block_no: 3307086 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3442 time: 2019-10-29 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f51aa4daad7bf71d509a7f6f203ef4ccc0eadd6f3f9831777590947e0aa5236Block Operator
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