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 3311940 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3313325 epoch_slot_no: 8525 block_no: 3311785 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2030 time: 2019-10-30 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x031f179924093419acf35bcb91422b230cbddc730a736b819d66a17d03c4b646Block Operator
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