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 3341384 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3342768 epoch_slot_no: 16368 block_no: 3341228 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-11-06 16:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x805f0d7438320f0ff5b8d09f56e6396ded8b7592650aa1fe2244fc903901a39fBlock Operator
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