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 3321493 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3322878 epoch_slot_no: 18078 block_no: 3321338 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-02 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae3ac8567633a53abf58cd839fca8e6926ded7c956599a7fd1075bf2071c8811Block Operator
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