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 3315825 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3317210 epoch_slot_no: 12410 block_no: 3315670 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-10-31 18:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce6eaf057a0ff81e0368997f4c4e67428763d4c8b741b19c726077f74e7fbb74Block Operator
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