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 3316260 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3317645 epoch_slot_no: 12845 block_no: 3316105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2019-10-31 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e27fb792decb8f95486ee0ff9eb8d39e018ebf8f8048370264484649e571ab3Block Operator
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