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 3307559 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3308944 epoch_slot_no: 4144 block_no: 3307404 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1661 time: 2019-10-29 20:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b022c61ff593471e5e2d8718048c28e4ad3b008f87f4405a104c3de994ca9f1Block Operator
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