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 3340552 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3341936 epoch_slot_no: 15536 block_no: 3340396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-11-06 12:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x536f14bbe134f31a5b76ee725bc2b1c9ca29941019ccda1badd06e33614bd7cdBlock Operator
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