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 3313790 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3315175 epoch_slot_no: 10375 block_no: 3313635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1728 time: 2019-10-31 07:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f044e63a9c07eefaffd7b57aadf0e6dc9a25bfe662053c07c1e44ebfc9d072dBlock Operator
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