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 3308403 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3309788 epoch_slot_no: 4988 block_no: 3308248 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1320 time: 2019-10-30 01:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52dcd282fbc6252e790c7b0fa2b756be621bb0d0061a04308362288a36ac7722Block Operator
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