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 3319738 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3321123 epoch_slot_no: 16323 block_no: 3319583 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-11-01 16:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb63e1d261dab1ad0f0d4d264afdf42128f3be0e57e8822827e810ffbff48906Block Operator
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