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 3316061 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3317446 epoch_slot_no: 12646 block_no: 3315906 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1527 time: 2019-10-31 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77c8b8a49251950a90559ad9f20ddf1ca5e83aefef86504c00ef74d2e28e5826Block Operator
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