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 3312972 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3314357 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3312817 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7707 time: 2019-10-31 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x624423d2c411ef885a4175bb2adffbee1b1702e23b8f2e8f537a781157395c79Block Operator
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