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 3316962 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3318347 epoch_slot_no: 13547 block_no: 3316807 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1886 time: 2019-11-01 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50af2be24915cf2539a77a7a12266f56d81b7698d1ddf5aa2e0a2f70883d134fBlock Operator
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