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 3314952 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3316337 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 3314797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5185 time: 2019-10-31 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc17285b04310ea1dba2dd494f2d173b6e46bb46dd2538d147a320494039255f7Block Operator
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