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 3322512 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3323897 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 3322357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1859 time: 2019-11-02 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2baaa29afddfb1f7eba94cf0086f9ea13bd2eab3fa5a5a307431deb4b2fbbf0Block Operator
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