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 3314838 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3316223 epoch_slot_no: 11423 block_no: 3314683 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2019-10-31 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76d3ffbb700b0f7bfdce596b071044edec3b406fcae5168f11176d83f0e044e1Block Operator
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