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 3317580 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3318965 epoch_slot_no: 14165 block_no: 3317425 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1685 time: 2019-11-01 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb75a24e5cdd5f5e081aeb5f7599d3be410691b50c325029c1e8f9922cef540cBlock Operator
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