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 3315401 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3316786 epoch_slot_no: 11986 block_no: 3315246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1699 time: 2019-10-31 16:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d0c314cf2a18fd4847dd53dd18a177c8dd6c1bd0cc928b00c124fbb0a9a8539Block Operator
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