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 3342226 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3343610 epoch_slot_no: 17210 block_no: 3342070 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2019-11-06 21:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21a890bc184115236ae78614ff1be35e52c60bf44e3986ae68b489115e8e0403Block Operator
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