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 3322648 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3324033 epoch_slot_no: 19233 block_no: 3322493 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-02 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63e0dda8e2dcb88b3e78f0a25d0ce779b20026478e8c53a12a9c0f8d919c2f44Block Operator
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