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 3338713 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3340097 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 3338557 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5141 time: 2019-11-06 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ba1663dde6b6f15a7dd8de1f558ac56fd4f355e28e50f317b7e36c575ae0e91Block Operator
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