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 3310241 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3311626 epoch_slot_no: 6826 block_no: 3310086 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6007 time: 2019-10-30 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4065a8f5f71020f55d52be08306d7286cc57ab93886f7ef11c4b92a4c83decf2Block Operator
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