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 3307336 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3308721 epoch_slot_no: 3921 block_no: 3307181 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1572 time: 2019-10-29 19:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb49cc25f6bc7ed15c92b88b5b5a4a8d3c79da91c52deb89418a4cc1a0bc3d308Block Operator
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