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 3318875 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3320260 epoch_slot_no: 15460 block_no: 3318720 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-11-01 11:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0e76a5221f842c724e252bbdf60fae9849bfbc9eac0166055c2d653a3a810bdBlock Operator
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