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 3321453 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3322838 epoch_slot_no: 18038 block_no: 3321298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-11-02 01:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde7ccf740b49aeabd750af6f429a37f9d3870c9270c886e93afe5c28a5329432Block Operator
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