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 3333574 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3334958 epoch_slot_no: 8558 block_no: 3333418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2728 time: 2019-11-04 21:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaef99459098c93be14582e19e47f2e6a92ef910c2d89ded97d14e08902991c50Block Operator
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