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 3310933 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3312318 epoch_slot_no: 7518 block_no: 3310778 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-10-30 15:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7b9aa602adc1cb6a5ad920deb02f99bcad319b5b221115a5e4dd275f9b9599eBlock Operator
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