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 3315249 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3316634 epoch_slot_no: 11834 block_no: 3315094 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-10-31 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36d25c549fa70f381193fbb2fee8acf2834f77f67ad311b51f225d9565d05062Block Operator
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