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 3327479 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3328863 epoch_slot_no: 2463 block_no: 3327323 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1698 time: 2019-11-03 11:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31e9231a39372bf07d98ec73d9d25501f01490155591aa38745200e51f451939Block Operator
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