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 3322488 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3323873 epoch_slot_no: 19073 block_no: 3322333 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-02 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41a56a2a0bf629a84e4a3cdff8d8f940bbb1fea7584b0dda3cd9db7992727030Block Operator
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