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 3333546 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3334930 epoch_slot_no: 8530 block_no: 3333390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-11-04 21:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd74e79b04edb80abd6901324efb3394aca10894406402ab09902e54f4032e75fBlock Operator
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