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 3310806 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3312191 epoch_slot_no: 7391 block_no: 3310651 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2019-10-30 14:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe39ca1cfef1bbd2247783defbb778231df2d5a3b7ec29b616ea18771922aee15Block Operator
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