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 3338533 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3339917 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 3338377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4058 time: 2019-11-06 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd871fd603cbf9de2edfebf6e7f39d9ce99f6287285dc1f4d48a64b8218f1a198Block Operator
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