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 3318398 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3319783 epoch_slot_no: 14983 block_no: 3318243 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-11-01 08:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c6e0f0a1131b1051a88901b30f58e9a1032eaf15618156007753033e1e934c3Block Operator
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