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 3338893 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3340277 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 3338737 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3516 time: 2019-11-06 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83c4b3aaeaf44942978f8549fc0447472d4195a692f2d97fd3ff092610d0250fBlock Operator
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