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 3341053 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3342437 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 3340897 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7487 time: 2019-11-06 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23161d2f0926e554f4a40ca694cd17a77bee0ffc0f10a2666f557cf62fae512dBlock Operator
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