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 3334808 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3336192 epoch_slot_no: 9792 block_no: 3334652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5458 time: 2019-11-05 04:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x427e796f307ea538724aa504e33c804d0ee933e8fcf4543c023e3de4cb91e615Block Operator
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