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 3333543 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3334927 epoch_slot_no: 8527 block_no: 3333387 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2921 time: 2019-11-04 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7406863c4dedca2b1fd27d4b9bccda295c5f8fc9d9c7bff75bac9c9d02d8e6afBlock Operator
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