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 3315018 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3316403 epoch_slot_no: 11603 block_no: 3314863 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-31 14:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d098c0bd8f90d831b34c3d820ceebd003e8c008daa3cd87eca6b19dd54a82c4Block Operator
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