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 3312166 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3313551 epoch_slot_no: 8751 block_no: 3312011 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2595 time: 2019-10-30 22:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb413042f0686646c5f522fe81d888ae2d62aebd3adecb123a6da55189312febcBlock Operator
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