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 3337157 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3338541 epoch_slot_no: 12141 block_no: 3337001 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2060 time: 2019-11-05 17:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe61c333e3fce9b4f81b8cf32b3a8564d3d91d3306f0645d827d631a5ced92862Block Operator
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