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 3321659 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3323044 epoch_slot_no: 18244 block_no: 3321504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1540 time: 2019-11-02 03:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcb74dbf7d71cea89a20fe354bb58e04092fcff082876af424e0d9ff59f2c921Block Operator
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