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 3329556 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3330940 epoch_slot_no: 4540 block_no: 3329400 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1492 time: 2019-11-03 22:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48da26b476fd6c5af08a345dbe602fb2d4186a96374af59e62aade0b4cb567acBlock Operator
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