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 3324351 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3325736 epoch_slot_no: 20936 block_no: 3324196 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1670 time: 2019-11-02 18:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22f6e36aaf1543bce51b3296b34ecbf1d8df38931fbe0d3f03626e43b9d35f3fBlock Operator
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