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 3320532 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3321917 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 3320377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3166 time: 2019-11-01 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefd84b4c8d74e595e73a0abe3dc7fad55179626633d73cfc2d4d93bf88741744Block Operator
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