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 3332593 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3333977 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3332437 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4322 time: 2019-11-04 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9645835fb1c73b9870e1624f34982b4d16d35e81b4faa7a4bd7d40bbcca979dfBlock Operator
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