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 3323538 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3324923 epoch_slot_no: 20123 block_no: 3323383 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-11-02 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc04058d2f21da3380f8dd826de6834841057adab64c6cf9cc86aba4885a75aeBlock Operator
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