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 3324582 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3325967 epoch_slot_no: 21167 block_no: 3324427 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8957 time: 2019-11-02 19:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x132d5ec23f4573711f84f1d34be3f83d8cad498a312fe25eef70c3000b7f3bbcBlock Operator
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