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 3321508 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3322893 epoch_slot_no: 18093 block_no: 3321353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1666 time: 2019-11-02 02:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x347f83bdaab9ab4467276f5537a7c74dca42061811d8f5fb994aa0cfcecd8e4cBlock Operator
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