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 3336763 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3338147 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 3336607 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-05 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0820e0bc31b4f87cdb079d9873f5c9d29d30f164682a9b1412b8647cc7dccb20Block Operator
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