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 3327870 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3329254 epoch_slot_no: 2854 block_no: 3327714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2019-11-03 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x552522ee27b0ae52bc6abf980e27ad8395025d28ca39b59170c8337c0e8d890fBlock Operator
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