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 3341104 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3342488 epoch_slot_no: 16088 block_no: 3340948 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2038 time: 2019-11-06 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4daeb9169ab2e355bc459aa8a74b348cae2becf9379552f2b169a36967d1f39Block Operator
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