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 3342365 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3343749 epoch_slot_no: 17349 block_no: 3342209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-06 22:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf12a6efd220a6333976345e312a902ddb2e44b822a25d6d43f2273c4fe7e1922Block Operator
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