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 3332927 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3334311 epoch_slot_no: 7911 block_no: 3332771 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-11-04 17:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeed5362b2c74c63eab8b85e3fff97afbee5d01fc6e69f4e9a86b8a814643b1dfBlock Operator
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