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 3323982 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3325367 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 3323827 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-02 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f1e20569c1ffbb1a67611ce675b0e208d98b96443726dcd63679bc8f92aeac2Block Operator
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