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 3312889 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3314274 epoch_slot_no: 9474 block_no: 3312734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1573 time: 2019-10-31 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde09150b7735c8bc093f134ee26ea0b103ed470ebd81defa7cd3586242e7b7b8Block Operator
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