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 3314256 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3315641 epoch_slot_no: 10841 block_no: 3314101 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4306 time: 2019-10-31 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd0796cd396dd6c6af959064434406ce08aaee698eba40f51de8f1ef3e5b64c1Block Operator
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