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 3314979 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3316364 epoch_slot_no: 11564 block_no: 3314824 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2311 time: 2019-10-31 13:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf47494d4682530979bdc640b9750a45bdd70fbf03b77b0cafd86669dc2a5d103Block Operator
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