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 3312715 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3314100 epoch_slot_no: 9300 block_no: 3312560 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-10-31 01:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57088055349e2a89ff7b6f182e6942f4b6f76eab147893ea5cb59e783b80546aBlock Operator
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