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 3315386 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3316771 epoch_slot_no: 11971 block_no: 3315231 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2048 time: 2019-10-31 16:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe36878610f0e4732492b034356dfb2a82a1362425a3ee4e05681624012cfcec1Block Operator
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