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 3322592 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3323977 epoch_slot_no: 19177 block_no: 3322437 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-11-02 08:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x215a31134bc9df5cfc27ff4a373b71e1c45b98d64239e9a2d64c0923039f1a63Block Operator
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