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 3316064 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3317449 epoch_slot_no: 12649 block_no: 3315909 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2019-10-31 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e95906fa947944ba25d5df9345c5ae5fb52adbf97164c76a4f10f8452b4a078Block Operator
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