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 3333164 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3334548 epoch_slot_no: 8148 block_no: 3333008 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2019-11-04 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb9beedeaf948e025c46cf832312a1e035eca809a26bc615e71a37925b090a43Block Operator
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