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 3341804 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3343188 epoch_slot_no: 16788 block_no: 3341648 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-11-06 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33186fa47a26ad664f4dd2d25d6e463f00f736929c5e8a549c946f539c7b6b9fBlock Operator
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