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 3311545 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3312930 epoch_slot_no: 8130 block_no: 3311390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1282 time: 2019-10-30 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf72522c6b9e655b7c8cd606a8b4c7f0d3ac352f527d9cffb0eda1bdb164eb92Block Operator
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