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 3319929 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3321314 epoch_slot_no: 16514 block_no: 3319774 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1697 time: 2019-11-01 17:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b9442013ed0776cb4002a16ad71189eea1b074b674ca8501fec97032a165451Block Operator
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