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 3332587 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3333971 epoch_slot_no: 7571 block_no: 3332431 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2019-11-04 15:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7b80563cbcf16362a2a94146b7754a1dc41cac00404c3407b9d727a367106b3Block Operator
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