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 3337337 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3338721 epoch_slot_no: 12321 block_no: 3337181 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1703 time: 2019-11-05 18:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8604ae102ddc8b03ebec155957aab33ebda1fcfc3fb0915a2c6df20e834e372dBlock Operator
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