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 3311218 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3312603 epoch_slot_no: 7803 block_no: 3311063 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1939 time: 2019-10-30 17:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bb95e8efb5aea8536de564239ed8efe9b37a026a4a153e94bdddeec41d14cadBlock Operator
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