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 3321372 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3322757 epoch_slot_no: 17957 block_no: 3321217 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2019-11-02 01:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x150d5465d7becb7526c778a48b2c79cdfc91100a768c4814790a06af0e1580a6Block Operator
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