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 3338241 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3339625 epoch_slot_no: 13225 block_no: 3338085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1488 time: 2019-11-05 23:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11d45d0a873482904707db54686f8ccd66abc509af3252f3b5b91d44388a97edBlock Operator
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