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 3317473 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3318858 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 3317318 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2262 time: 2019-11-01 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca7285229b2347378ed16ef6818d3fc5102106e4b8fef6a2389afba1f624a61dBlock Operator
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