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 3321201 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3322586 epoch_slot_no: 17786 block_no: 3321046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2019-11-02 00:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ca1a698745cd50ef9395282fc7006bae65e11f06438ba3686a262a789e4d8d4Block Operator
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