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 3324852 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3326237 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 3324697 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2658 time: 2019-11-02 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd13f79a92560b02345212becfd7d08267c3879281dd1a3f07a69431cb2c4310aBlock Operator
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