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 3314626 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3316011 epoch_slot_no: 11211 block_no: 3314471 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1740 time: 2019-10-31 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ed2d67ff716c8142fee4d39617ae61a42b7989511e591d5cae4f3b80bcf4d31Block Operator
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