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 3329917 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3331301 epoch_slot_no: 4901 block_no: 3329761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1706 time: 2019-11-04 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x358fd39d7f47dc1759508b973e97c491e51ce398410966b7be0b55a94f0a28eaBlock Operator
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