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 3310842 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3312227 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 3310687 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3861 time: 2019-10-30 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5a2b3c2fa397341690a4bc1f2d30cd914855b265ead7dfb390121330e9b138fBlock Operator
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