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 3333668 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3335052 epoch_slot_no: 8652 block_no: 3333512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-04 21:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73e1b62e51a88a01e3606534b636d3aeb8c5f8b728ed1a812cdec13acc5f8ed3Block Operator
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