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 3311508 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3312893 epoch_slot_no: 8093 block_no: 3311353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-10-30 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7300cd9caa8982b66cc2e3259a07edc1b08d94d6d3153c96106eba6f9e5ca3caBlock Operator
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