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 3337684 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3339068 epoch_slot_no: 12668 block_no: 3337528 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3059 time: 2019-11-05 20:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33e6a469677875fea0d204b0f69501e585ddc7688e3cb99ee11e67fd95e1edffBlock Operator
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