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 3333853 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3335237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 3333697 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4276 time: 2019-11-04 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1394099b7b5bd2407da9be3fa1e10c3562f420b02d310d6b6a46009e0aa5ee56Block Operator
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