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 3340216 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3341600 epoch_slot_no: 15200 block_no: 3340060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1451 time: 2019-11-06 10:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x946f2961f992b6f3fe408ac7f4ee96e7b7ee82c6ca50bca8fa541858184fc8d8Block Operator
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