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 3338670 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3340054 epoch_slot_no: 13654 block_no: 3338514 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-11-06 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b262d28a1c0be292e3d0bfe259377bbce0bc9c189651a88a9220e28025d4a6bBlock Operator
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