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 3339283 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3340667 epoch_slot_no: 14267 block_no: 3339127 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2019-11-06 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11907c4a0da659a5fe6febfbc5ec9a64a6cf5a46bb2edbe22a6015b8a3e41e6dBlock Operator
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