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 3333393 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3334777 epoch_slot_no: 8377 block_no: 3333237 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1324 time: 2019-11-04 20:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfb8fe4e325f32d67fff9e0989c2f339dddbed62c43575d2d9f4f74c7a3f53e3Block Operator
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