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 3331475 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 3332859 epoch_slot_no: 6459 block_no: 3331319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8136 time: 2019-11-04 09:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9298fb9dcbb80e30842d01aff69e3212f7662fde332d85c988aaea034a8606dBlock Operator
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