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 3334424 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3335808 epoch_slot_no: 9408 block_no: 3334268 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2019-11-05 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32fc93b1e8364bdafc36e992ba6f4c5b52e3ff1d8ac3ea7c0bcb4db3ead4af16Block Operator
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