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 3318815 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3320200 epoch_slot_no: 15400 block_no: 3318660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2019-11-01 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd51d3ab1255060f6027b75c83379e5e4c0cede08f63d9a9a085461f64fca2ee5Block Operator
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