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 3314442 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3315827 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 3314287 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1754 time: 2019-10-31 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69cdf38d98ab5c8f8ec663f78e9b56e12d72cd1405de105eea158debccd42a72Block Operator
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