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 3314313 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3315698 epoch_slot_no: 10898 block_no: 3314158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-10-31 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda1ee279822c4a1673c76ed7a4c10c151b314df1c9f5f3c4e5dcbbfb67596824Block Operator
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