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 3341083 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3342467 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 3340927 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2019-11-06 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c7cd4bb652bddd48e35c3830c17f323823d05d2143c534817a0a7b159f4926bBlock Operator
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