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 3318641 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3320026 epoch_slot_no: 15226 block_no: 3318486 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-11-01 10:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x387a45f43a1c7ba8137ed91777b3e09130648e2fd62f6a7ffd79e12daf3f69c5Block Operator
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