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 3324666 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3326051 epoch_slot_no: 21251 block_no: 3324511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1662 time: 2019-11-02 19:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4321f38960e31e1080d63606d3eb5462c718373974ff550b0e84d2a553ed6a8Block Operator
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