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 3343437 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3344821 epoch_slot_no: 18421 block_no: 3343281 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-07 04:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb069616be85e7ee33a573cfbbcb03ff6dd522345fb52da17a4a982f4ffbc28cbBlock Operator
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