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 3340922 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3342306 epoch_slot_no: 15906 block_no: 3340766 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-11-06 14:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7c0906aca7d3cbb1739e27bdb2e9f755d59a6099a1446865636c43a39c8fa3aBlock Operator
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