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 3333348 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3334732 epoch_slot_no: 8332 block_no: 3333192 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4378 time: 2019-11-04 20:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x471d4d83cf63bc595a044fbb7270d7d6aa6cc073d4033a2b390a08a7ceca7198Block Operator
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