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 3323373 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3324758 epoch_slot_no: 19958 block_no: 3323218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2226 time: 2019-11-02 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe57de7f2070af9ea1040a7598e7ede72b181e4e77bf4af614c8d68064090346bBlock Operator
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