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 3318450 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3319835 epoch_slot_no: 15035 block_no: 3318295 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2229 time: 2019-11-01 09:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5a399fdf45a0d51e5c78d0aaaee010617180ded538ac69f53bcfba0b706f534Block Operator
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