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 3312792 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3314177 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 3312637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5188 time: 2019-10-31 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10611b41e54699b8fedd55862295582ad3c7e54cb6c5269ab9db6f9903cfb6c6Block Operator
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