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 3337006 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3338390 epoch_slot_no: 11990 block_no: 3336850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3087 time: 2019-11-05 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06a4890ab88e8a77fb013e4ae61ac7ff19a1a67201595afdffb15363f9a2e116Block Operator
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