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 3336433 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3337817 epoch_slot_no: 11417 block_no: 3336277 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-05 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202bd1e2ccb97be29c5d8578e65b0a1b3cc1a26db6d0b1466505b14af8d61ff6Block Operator
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