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 3310722 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3312107 epoch_slot_no: 7307 block_no: 3310567 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2019-10-30 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed04d74b1f330bf550af580de3e31e16baba5b018dafa31e4a9d4c64b1d67d27Block Operator
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