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 3341375 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3342759 epoch_slot_no: 16359 block_no: 3341219 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1812 time: 2019-11-06 16:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf02bc49c4ae5a35eea8953dd18b6926ec0160ea0307b438cf124d0558da68f5Block Operator
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