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 3333998 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3335382 epoch_slot_no: 8982 block_no: 3333842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1531 time: 2019-11-04 23:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62b0e1803ff699c9c4b3e25bc99bcc3b3810e2cf3f2f4784d59f07a710a26119Block Operator
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