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 3336913 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3338297 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 3336757 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5636 time: 2019-11-05 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x755539481aa495e5678ce0f870a9ad983b10c2ee87f1d8704fe509c9d18969f5Block Operator
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