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 3312544 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3313929 epoch_slot_no: 9129 block_no: 3312389 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1684 time: 2019-10-31 00:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09d990248ea91ef528ec9d2087f44f742c5b8f780b837c94e667bcb259ab0a1aBlock Operator
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