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 3335143 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3336527 epoch_slot_no: 10127 block_no: 3334987 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2653 time: 2019-11-05 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13e237ddc19d3ee19e7c654db8493bc8246be85a9c71db4679e968ac60094599Block Operator
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