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 3310417 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3311802 epoch_slot_no: 7002 block_no: 3310262 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2019-10-30 12:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5a823c140ec1a52ff02f6b6c408e21e66a5222947df6c95be8f4fd939c9f9d1Block Operator
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