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 3334245 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3335629 epoch_slot_no: 9229 block_no: 3334089 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-05 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf118523a02de590d8cae92686dac644ce12c4ad0627be199d782c91d9b66e09cBlock Operator
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