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 3340728 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3342112 epoch_slot_no: 15712 block_no: 3340572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1656 time: 2019-11-06 13:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaa89c212286af7f40311b5cae9f5d83265d7a2af61932a386a79ee54b8df931Block Operator
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