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 3340018 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3341402 epoch_slot_no: 15002 block_no: 3339862 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-11-06 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09fc208166413202992f45c2297b00a1f26fd477504d6116a28606b16a1997ecBlock Operator
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