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 3340949 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3342333 epoch_slot_no: 15933 block_no: 3340793 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-11-06 14:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2526c4c956bf468431005d5df0cae413fd8bb0bbcb77d9f1a8da8ae200a319c1Block Operator
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