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 3310045 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3311430 epoch_slot_no: 6630 block_no: 3309890 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2019-10-30 10:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d3b4b7c05418caa4a1eed3f88e4d637a97237058a741723fce4bdaf89756be0Block Operator
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