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 3324290 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3325675 epoch_slot_no: 20875 block_no: 3324135 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2019-11-02 17:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48517b1cb3b5a0702b8254cbd37d0d28057f517a338a0bd9844d0035dcc22b6bBlock Operator
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