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 3324561 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3325946 epoch_slot_no: 21146 block_no: 3324406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2019-11-02 19:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb7ae9e9fcaa6be8a67d2db863701cc1ba943e62b4956173ce87d2d67571bfe1Block Operator
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