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 3313083 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3314468 epoch_slot_no: 9668 block_no: 3312928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-10-31 03:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7241d275e73e77fc92bf2ad9746b9a96e27eea38cf2b7c16f68f5aed71215057Block Operator
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