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 3324982 Details
Epoch: 153 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3326367 epoch_slot_no: 21567 block_no: 3324827 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2401 time: 2019-11-02 21:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d35a56d08b2949cefc8de5a78444f3a2cfb8d6ee54d264db715bf6e7dfa573dBlock Operator
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