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 3311899 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3313284 epoch_slot_no: 8484 block_no: 3311744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1414 time: 2019-10-30 20:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x426fb56aeeaaf37699f49f3252d8c3ea678ed6e0833c2681acae68d06b8d3c22Block Operator
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