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 3311885 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3313270 epoch_slot_no: 8470 block_no: 3311730 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-10-30 20:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69503d2acb8b55b6dcfd0d1a6e3d8c9284c0ee442b7cdd875bad59d049ebf5d8Block Operator
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