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 3321639 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3323024 epoch_slot_no: 18224 block_no: 3321484 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1540 time: 2019-11-02 02:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f305ec2388fab53ac8e25425efbed9bc266a4673f9f5d0c7fac7a9b53a19ee4Block Operator
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