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 3319322 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3320707 epoch_slot_no: 15907 block_no: 3319167 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-11-01 14:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2777b7e9cb4694645960ae87a61677979d688497e7e135025a7138ea0ed10feBlock Operator
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