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 3328813 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3330197 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 3328657 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5607 time: 2019-11-03 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ba9fe175dd05eb2925e6a471ac4c768e151cff7f2790e9c544179b97152d5f9Block Operator
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