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 3317335 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3318720 epoch_slot_no: 13920 block_no: 3317180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2252 time: 2019-11-01 03:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58dabc4807d46ae06c08c8978b66bbb3420e0e2471a1810d0982a23a765bc2cfBlock Operator
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