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 3314051 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3315436 epoch_slot_no: 10636 block_no: 3313896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2254 time: 2019-10-31 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e835a62ee53bc4c1ebb589a5e3b991783483c048b79ff45b34e7f58500b35beBlock Operator
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