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 3341593 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3342977 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 3341437 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5321 time: 2019-11-06 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe601ec245b06a1c6a128855911bf8bf452e44de5dfbb0f2118ccd1705aedd246Block Operator
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