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 3316032 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3317417 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 3315877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4812 time: 2019-10-31 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd092c6eab6dad5a881fc8c9b1b35639668d82bf3ef8afd81d37fbef33027b03Block Operator
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