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 3326772 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3328156 epoch_slot_no: 1756 block_no: 3326616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2019-11-03 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf17895a2cd05c1f984304e516d7bff8e9d0a71b37fa89340c2344701e1a0f049Block Operator
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