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 3341196 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3342580 epoch_slot_no: 16180 block_no: 3341040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2026 time: 2019-11-06 15:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6de24469281f34e927be8bdf740bf8275c5e580a9f1b0f248c15af6e8e2e669aBlock Operator
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