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 3310521 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3311906 epoch_slot_no: 7106 block_no: 3310366 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-10-30 13:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x714e061b1d0caa14c15b3a1ffcb66a940711b0662b8a283951a2ab3514c4e2efBlock Operator
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