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 3340442 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3341826 epoch_slot_no: 15426 block_no: 3340286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1233 time: 2019-11-06 11:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dfa7f236de1caacc6ff15c9da513497d0c26601b0925d8e322fe904b836dc5eBlock Operator
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