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 3333163 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3334547 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 3333007 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-11-04 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc494fabcabb6e41d302230e0644277305f00e622bdcac9191854a4c8b2857502Block Operator
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