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 3331431 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3332815 epoch_slot_no: 6415 block_no: 3331275 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3844 time: 2019-11-04 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07518a04e844dd45ed92692f801e55a9cc1017b7ec4f7b14b56285a4ddf1e91cBlock Operator
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