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 3333132 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3334516 epoch_slot_no: 8116 block_no: 3332976 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-11-04 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17e9607c99674d5d802f3d6df7ccb5a0a0ddf84a2f11d4db2218f4b2eb71ad44Block Operator
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