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 3334302 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3335686 epoch_slot_no: 9286 block_no: 3334146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1864 time: 2019-11-05 01:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c53f0bb43a5b56f68367ddccd792f64dfa505836e8a3092983c1703d08bce2dBlock Operator
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