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 3337118 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3338502 epoch_slot_no: 12102 block_no: 3336962 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-05 16:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b259cbd1038a075fa6459d2e33015134f84df161f9bc03c32b321a99c2c92b6Block Operator
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