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 3342133 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3343517 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 3341977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2252 time: 2019-11-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7241b453d7f1bdbb25deffb22cd833ce0e822b75bbd5459a87d0db279fee371bBlock Operator
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