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 3318424 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3319809 epoch_slot_no: 15009 block_no: 3318269 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1635 time: 2019-11-01 09:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0ca0c794c4da11731c59c04c16a0da569a4dc461d1a22407dd2da89a89f62a4Block Operator
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