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 3333812 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3335196 epoch_slot_no: 8796 block_no: 3333656 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-04 22:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6336281dbbcfc8042d7da7d3fb4eddfba7173f3c0fa797a8a8d9876e175f97eBlock Operator
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