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 3336193 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3337577 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 3336037 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3185 time: 2019-11-05 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x888de23b05741db1bdfd482c3e01084bc7858cff52359b6199e4fd327acd65d8Block Operator
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