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 3323027 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3324412 epoch_slot_no: 19612 block_no: 3322872 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-02 10:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6969a3e03e4a92c196538ace75d18c72b659d4a6634c32555930197f5192609eBlock Operator
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