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 3307394 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3308779 epoch_slot_no: 3979 block_no: 3307239 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3414 time: 2019-10-29 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f848e6473c087a1132593396651d69be97c59e55d04fc6761c67462b41dca22Block Operator
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