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 3325603 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3326987 epoch_slot_no: 587 block_no: 3325447 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2607 time: 2019-11-03 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3f7abbdaf75bb2468044bd21781d644aa1ea4a761a3e2c8543e6dab9b77f474Block Operator
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