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 3325412 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3326796 epoch_slot_no: 396 block_no: 3325256 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2019-11-02 23:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x643701e4c7e2866eb1f95f9c60701c6aaa174c7c4d308ea472ce69766ca9f709Block Operator
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