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 3321072 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3322457 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 3320917 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5104 time: 2019-11-01 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb04dd52d228a0d848e69b4a990a19feb1ccf30af707d24199b1c30fff5e0670dBlock Operator
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