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 3330052 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3331436 epoch_slot_no: 5036 block_no: 3329896 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1582 time: 2019-11-04 01:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69896985928e5f8becc8e05fa9c642589c9b8d1bd8d5b8e5b3a265b5f5fd07a0Block Operator
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