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 3309585 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3310970 epoch_slot_no: 6170 block_no: 3309430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-10-30 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc95fb3ce6b3c86d7d8a6a885f8232aa07b10d9fdd3c2a1f0da08c700ce2cae0aBlock Operator
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