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 3342120 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3343504 epoch_slot_no: 17104 block_no: 3341964 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1316 time: 2019-11-06 20:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa01a6249da62037c34e03135e596d0334218bfbcce29ea88934cd2406403ddabBlock Operator
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