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 3313692 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3315077 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3313537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2834 time: 2019-10-31 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebf52587b0a09c14771e13b8c1abfe219d0a47a5cb279d18f52cd9c2e4f0c94cBlock Operator
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