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 3333799 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3335183 epoch_slot_no: 8783 block_no: 3333643 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1721 time: 2019-11-04 22:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d14d71e7b74a28b065945da91b3972e68a30a081b1bb70f4384eb7625e822c0Block Operator
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