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 3318606 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3319991 epoch_slot_no: 15191 block_no: 3318451 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 929 time: 2019-11-01 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c658b33aea443855c196ab34d212e7031734de3c3dfafdb8e80727c511b08abBlock Operator
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