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 3342398 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3343782 epoch_slot_no: 17382 block_no: 3342242 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-11-06 22:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ad88b1454ae302ea416e5877635c4b90d5b2423244aa1643f246a3f30b0ee6bBlock Operator
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