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 3311106 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3312491 epoch_slot_no: 7691 block_no: 3310951 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-10-30 16:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47479637af0a759055303f420ccbf7ce3b3a73bf7f987bfb571318d86c0c447dBlock Operator
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