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 3322696 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3324081 epoch_slot_no: 19281 block_no: 3322541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-11-02 08:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2e01255ad7e9938ae24708e29f626dc29503bfb2bda40102fb131c43cf60beBlock Operator
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