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 3334129 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3335513 epoch_slot_no: 9113 block_no: 3333973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-11-05 00:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a74f7c7f0cc83c53f8bcb3715b4a8b5817b37151a8019fb642c1e7888fa1ca0Block Operator
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