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 3317628 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3319013 epoch_slot_no: 14213 block_no: 3317473 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2019-11-01 04:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33d55c579350bfb8491a6f0d84a4bc5080c2589dc0b54f29f1f5753ce91db20eBlock Operator
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