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 3310126 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3311511 epoch_slot_no: 6711 block_no: 3309971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2019-10-30 11:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd268d6fdbf20e2f67b8fbf4e2197c459973db282ee9bfad9bf59b5cd55247129Block Operator
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