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 3310992 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3312377 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3310837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4968 time: 2019-10-30 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33a0591c97ea6e6848ccd9bca1226db26389a1189e64421951735db7f0e96a4aBlock Operator
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