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 3334717 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3336101 epoch_slot_no: 9701 block_no: 3334561 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-05 03:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18653579ef309dfc6abbfc262bba6ba14cd79b2b9d3eab8bb144f4fb91d3700fBlock Operator
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