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 3311970 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3313355 epoch_slot_no: 8555 block_no: 3311815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-10-30 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00558ff7c56551e0245fbe20b44850a7dbb24345f92e831b4f55d8716b03c5bcBlock Operator
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