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 3327494 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3328878 epoch_slot_no: 2478 block_no: 3327338 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1316 time: 2019-11-03 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8520fc1694789e654464311a22a40663232a7298a2729753b9ae71f654a9572Block Operator
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