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 3340165 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3341549 epoch_slot_no: 15149 block_no: 3340009 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-11-06 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc299562d76272abb041d01112c069a37246a1068a53aacbc3afd678e4f8304ffBlock Operator
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