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 3314543 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3315928 epoch_slot_no: 11128 block_no: 3314388 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3333 time: 2019-10-31 11:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe25734d840a90bbef8f428c7f0cf3672fe4b1b7b932d272cb20596b39b412917Block Operator
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