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 3307364 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3308749 epoch_slot_no: 3949 block_no: 3307209 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2019-10-29 19:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fc9b283f2b3187b9adb8b2d73bec06e0ed23e971dc93c1b72a3b4482230e0b9Block Operator
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