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 3309942 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3311327 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 3309787 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-10-30 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ffd4f3cec0765312b483d03ce9892f26af1db7d18cbb540a3170a359aeb72daBlock Operator
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