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 3333493 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3334877 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 3333337 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4800 time: 2019-11-04 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7af1104a07bd0138b69f51da3a628fa17f1b9c21c4ac5776798403aadaf97b6Block Operator
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