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 3314612 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3315997 epoch_slot_no: 11197 block_no: 3314457 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-10-31 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f907a438e6b9062eb4d251150fe3961eaff96d14dc75215544a2f35d284f54bBlock Operator
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