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 3331422 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3332806 epoch_slot_no: 6406 block_no: 3331266 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1829 time: 2019-11-04 09:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae22cc3e8add6ede831dce97202807940a9da7ec4bbd23de85e73fedf16b5514Block Operator
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