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 3333702 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3335086 epoch_slot_no: 8686 block_no: 3333546 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-04 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3106503170e4c84be7adc133791d4bac3d0a40af56989f9bc8cf54ab3a4509ebBlock Operator
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