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 3340153 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3341537 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 3339997 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11306 time: 2019-11-06 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4a57206b7af2db475457ef34bed21b416ed3ff6b092997bc083c6f0c9b0bd9bBlock Operator
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