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 3322692 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3324077 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 3322537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2815 time: 2019-11-02 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74a7e4e5f087595511f2721387e7e51e2d83a51b1536ffb0b30ab9d0ba7ab270Block Operator
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