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 3337291 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3338675 epoch_slot_no: 12275 block_no: 3337135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-05 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd57aa1e8988fc28d077aee9f0bcf9e76eb3b64c526cd465d981f018168bb51ddBlock Operator
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