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 3314522 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3315907 epoch_slot_no: 11107 block_no: 3314367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-10-31 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd27c955f9633fbcb965bd43e9496073e93a0884defc0f4c0ad5229e9ff9b07f0Block Operator
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