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 3323592 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3324977 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 3323437 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5698 time: 2019-11-02 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51f6c0e2799ed43258b7dc053f0fa4b38b96fada6a620e2d0d7cce40b0e795c9Block Operator
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