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 3315371 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3316756 epoch_slot_no: 11956 block_no: 3315216 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1699 time: 2019-10-31 16:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4f5fcfe9d61d2fce18824c0c66dbcc294479937aede17cee103ff7027a04bc1Block Operator
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