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 3318436 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3319821 epoch_slot_no: 15021 block_no: 3318281 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-11-01 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fca1920ae901b1430eb9c5edbbb7d5056406213ad67a6c1a3ec9805c655ae41Block Operator
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