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 3317462 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3318847 epoch_slot_no: 14047 block_no: 3317307 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2019-11-01 03:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09a120b64859dd90974cc9c1f092ba75fd9231132dc50f93db71d043748311a9Block Operator
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