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 3322741 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3324126 epoch_slot_no: 19326 block_no: 3322586 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2755 time: 2019-11-02 09:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96db7c245b5afd8c9102033ea422722220a146c0042e0ec595b6f3b7ecebe35bBlock Operator
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