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 3339073 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3340457 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3338917 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2802 time: 2019-11-06 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c7154fd79fb80f6e506e48b813a20a9c32051b4ebaa004e5a0a50915a84a1e5Block Operator
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