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 3339672 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3341056 epoch_slot_no: 14656 block_no: 3339516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-11-06 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c84ee7c7732922bd0d0b9c0f2280b119351fe3841f409bf9eecb68f48e663a9Block Operator
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