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 3317206 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3318591 epoch_slot_no: 13791 block_no: 3317051 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-11-01 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6197262c5244152b5086c7ee704423d5c17a8f98a91d30675eb45374f3c7669Block Operator
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