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 3315598 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3316983 epoch_slot_no: 12183 block_no: 3315443 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2126 time: 2019-10-31 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8ccdf3057a30308a19c86b27753f5cb29ee8958ae29c3640572ae8e9d108bd1Block Operator
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