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 3334573 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3335957 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3334417 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5684 time: 2019-11-05 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf24a07bb1162a55465213a64a46cc1ca44bf960c9887ce65b2de9364f06aed46Block Operator
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