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 3307334 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3308719 epoch_slot_no: 3919 block_no: 3307179 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-10-29 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6712f3d9bfa62619dc0e105008d0754abe7225a4f0d7664f14ba1cf66400f54Block Operator
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