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 3336614 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3337998 epoch_slot_no: 11598 block_no: 3336458 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2713 time: 2019-11-05 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c70a754e6ed19aaf5ce85ab30ae652f4264108784476cecf59e738695d0d67eBlock Operator
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