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 3316950 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3318335 epoch_slot_no: 13535 block_no: 3316795 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2227 time: 2019-11-01 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6708d4b58c7b87ff06596d60c420bc6a0b701636aecd8588241df099008d5253Block Operator
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