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 3308623 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3310008 epoch_slot_no: 5208 block_no: 3308468 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2019-10-30 02:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28236922124e05a50f30a729e115cba25e8ce8ed6c8906874850610da74d3e1fBlock Operator
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