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 3308341 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3309726 epoch_slot_no: 4926 block_no: 3308186 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1775 time: 2019-10-30 01:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd46a7c4a1f08c164b54277b2d4b1090fa5fda0765f59edcea4b3820d49680aeaBlock Operator
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