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 3318790 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3320175 epoch_slot_no: 15375 block_no: 3318635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-11-01 11:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd79ae9675f6eaf4c6b4d64882b352eadba3312b3fdc29630ab88aa518a0ff1c1Block Operator
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