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 3320109 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3321494 epoch_slot_no: 16694 block_no: 3319954 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2153 time: 2019-11-01 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dd50341cda4cf974fa2869f308632cc8cd7597a69c90608db905f40fc945cb5Block Operator
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