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 3310467 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3311852 epoch_slot_no: 7052 block_no: 3310312 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-10-30 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12fdf71f5b4b4f3efeef3cf03967645b5fb9adafd66b3b9349c8c48edf84a1caBlock Operator
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