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 3334778 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3336162 epoch_slot_no: 9762 block_no: 3334622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4446 time: 2019-11-05 03:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fee2f61ec1c11d1c0af0b5ca34bbf13b23b2cf4ae294f4084b5a0b5eee1e2fbBlock Operator
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