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 3307980 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3309365 epoch_slot_no: 4565 block_no: 3307825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-10-29 23:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x217612456a01be8d3fa9760b1c593ba257b76ab4314d193f2078aec25598b65fBlock Operator
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