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 3321648 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3323033 epoch_slot_no: 18233 block_no: 3321493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2083 time: 2019-11-02 03:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7af76b76b6ab80a91395ad1ccd1028443a4e26ab18b089cc55d9cbf73161569fBlock Operator
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