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 3312139 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3313524 epoch_slot_no: 8724 block_no: 3311984 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8990 time: 2019-10-30 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05bb99531ef4308ffb34e5dcd5adfe7b03a0fe2f57232abb553c659bba606bf2Block Operator
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