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 3328397 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3329781 epoch_slot_no: 3381 block_no: 3328241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2019-11-03 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99549dd41b1b5735bffd511ec6a71454319c8f607072d821618d63c7cf3c27e9Block Operator
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