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 3312181 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3313566 epoch_slot_no: 8766 block_no: 3312026 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1741 time: 2019-10-30 22:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed988be76459087c36719a1d25ecbde2f53fbacd2cc0ec51c4533130ca649123Block Operator
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