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 3311023 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3312408 epoch_slot_no: 7608 block_no: 3310868 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3513 time: 2019-10-30 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7e3232788a79efbb3701c2d2c5a6618aa0cdfbf3ed8f9531cf3124e8764249eBlock Operator
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