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 3340896 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3342280 epoch_slot_no: 15880 block_no: 3340740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1858 time: 2019-11-06 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d582e7bdccbc2a0627289d5e8124120996b39fa4578c0f50ebe943bacdd3f7bBlock Operator
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