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 3336660 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3338044 epoch_slot_no: 11644 block_no: 3336504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1359 time: 2019-11-05 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d67b68d618b01a87468511ba95903e4a47d4c0ff5c23b28230799284f8b57e6Block Operator
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