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 3314015 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3315400 epoch_slot_no: 10600 block_no: 3313860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1317 time: 2019-10-31 08:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff1f5e809ae513d09676d252c146844fc5792efeb8f791d07ea0f68a8a52e93dBlock Operator
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