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 3337654 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3339038 epoch_slot_no: 12638 block_no: 3337498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1662 time: 2019-11-05 19:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadf78d2a494b5d156f5c86602296ea1b4735568dd21158f9180e507995671755Block Operator
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