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 3319302 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3320687 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 3319147 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-01 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0964addef708841e2b3ff96c5e396c2316b8082daf58ac8f81748774393f7c9Block Operator
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