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 3334677 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3336061 epoch_slot_no: 9661 block_no: 3334521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2653 time: 2019-11-05 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf292896b3f8069cf3cc4d2c2368f3f5958f7169d661c033669509268c1db841eBlock Operator
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