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 3310302 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3311687 epoch_slot_no: 6887 block_no: 3310147 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2442 time: 2019-10-30 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49cedd445f800d00262e0e29adafad957dad4052603081683e7c2a84fe131e36Block Operator
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