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 3313985 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3315370 epoch_slot_no: 10570 block_no: 3313830 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2447 time: 2019-10-31 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05d42346783547bd0b43103169c9b1ab0986b3ae4ab1e6e6449b66dc78f3548bBlock Operator
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