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 3310857 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3312242 epoch_slot_no: 7442 block_no: 3310702 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-10-30 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46b8de8617cb81d5590a9daa26251cab955e71aa183f25a631f89c7061324763Block Operator
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