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 3325403 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3326787 epoch_slot_no: 387 block_no: 3325247 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1724 time: 2019-11-02 23:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x740eee7170dfc3f44ec29b8bec54634ea9ebb46ff373bfcb8f904b6db41d66e0Block Operator
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