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 3313459 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3314844 epoch_slot_no: 10044 block_no: 3313304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-31 05:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad98e02996f19357c14562eaf749ad16d8c667635eb40a0e46f3a0a15267d221Block Operator
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