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 3332731 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3334115 epoch_slot_no: 7715 block_no: 3332575 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2019-11-04 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3471f716f24d2e6dec3584b8754174d3e57178e8a2148ed9c52dd3052bea0f0Block Operator
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