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 3312392 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3313777 epoch_slot_no: 8977 block_no: 3312237 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-10-30 23:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76f8f5860462e1f5f684fe0fa772d33d98527f8b2e12090cae2dd2b2d9153704Block Operator
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