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 3333709 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3335093 epoch_slot_no: 8693 block_no: 3333553 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2327 time: 2019-11-04 22:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x838c929f65969d6ce1244943fce899c8f82b8900274c5086dd9b9f553da9da3fBlock Operator
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