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 3337202 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3338586 epoch_slot_no: 12186 block_no: 3337046 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3286 time: 2019-11-05 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8933faa94e826710e32c5aca5770d1ddefb404d420d5ad8de7575a9a29f2c15Block Operator
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