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 3322272 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3323657 epoch_slot_no: 18857 block_no: 3322117 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-02 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5affc5917adcd8674cc997fe50b3663b5b0642727d2ffcb3e619a6fdfd414b4cBlock Operator
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