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 3327374 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3328758 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 3327218 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2986 time: 2019-11-03 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48a005c30d9c6992b022a5a502ee06289f0a749600f501c17c43e2c18e1df8f2Block Operator
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