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 3315807 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3317192 epoch_slot_no: 12392 block_no: 3315652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2011 time: 2019-10-31 18:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa34498d12431488eb668ea5ea7e9a14c58d8401b347a2bd3bcab41981d18a52aBlock Operator
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