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 3311892 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3313277 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 3311737 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4061 time: 2019-10-30 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cfc915512d6f5f680d8b0a589f531ff7f53e64cba898597013528463f0f3c76Block Operator
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