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 3336013 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3337397 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 3335857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3527 time: 2019-11-05 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa86420f222c62bb1bf8a94f163931bf4da361bb450726751a8f46d15886d57d8Block Operator
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