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 3310271 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3311656 epoch_slot_no: 6856 block_no: 3310116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3776 time: 2019-10-30 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62e9099850e1b6dd8430d79c316a9c259708a45319050ffc092d632c2d7435a6Block Operator
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