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 3335248 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3336632 epoch_slot_no: 10232 block_no: 3335092 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-11-05 06:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x143278623b2aa23c351667e4a7b4ad7a2100e44ecc55edf4b0010d7f6a031c3cBlock Operator
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