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 3331599 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3332983 epoch_slot_no: 6583 block_no: 3331443 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2019-11-04 10:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x147af03967949b3a2f95af72a0845928bee182a64a0dcac5f06ad7e4a98ea9d2Block Operator
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