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 3339083 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3340467 epoch_slot_no: 14067 block_no: 3338927 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-11-06 03:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85737aaf3a85f8ddb667507ce4fc1c1a916a79d13084ad544c362ae4b001d7feBlock Operator
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