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 3315189 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3316574 epoch_slot_no: 11774 block_no: 3315034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-31 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf436bf9d04126238bb81c2063bc1b4a49f55b420d970d57cd2c68ce0ed97005eBlock Operator
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