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 3324492 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3325877 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 3324337 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1911 time: 2019-11-02 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c01883482b23b5c9ca45a16ebca8f8010de4dc26e941f94d7ab00e4d3db2983Block Operator
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