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 3337453 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3338837 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 3337297 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2657 time: 2019-11-05 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce426221e68d0979cc3ce6232a20b7f9ce183aaa54098edbc87b50c2d843b62cBlock Operator
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