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 3336997 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3338381 epoch_slot_no: 11981 block_no: 3336841 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-11-05 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf5068432a706eb206c29b78f3787957374e06d0bd6d090fe374f698f7093c6dBlock Operator
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