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 3313378 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3314763 epoch_slot_no: 9963 block_no: 3313223 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-31 05:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fb37603c18253f67a1825049982474100c82c0f30be685eeaa10149a45db93bBlock Operator
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