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 3317832 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3319217 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 3317677 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3505 time: 2019-11-01 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf88d386be0274cb28735f11396e12c86ee3ea0a41f8f7abdc8e31460a89c775aBlock Operator
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