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 3310871 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3312256 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 3310716 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1549 time: 2019-10-30 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdad7af3fa315d0de320adbd9c890a764d410e148b7076b57fc2288cf3d7e38aaBlock Operator
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