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 3337813 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3339197 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 3337657 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5180 time: 2019-11-05 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51aaaa789d521ccffc142f3a8972d8a05e3d449618bf02ec14805c25308ed35cBlock Operator
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