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 3315599 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3316984 epoch_slot_no: 12184 block_no: 3315444 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1178 time: 2019-10-31 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a94a50f4783f4812c51bf3574c06b2ee2013dc6f201e9dcaa7aea80d80aa373Block Operator
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