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 3343848 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3345232 epoch_slot_no: 18832 block_no: 3343692 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2249 time: 2019-11-07 06:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e279500e250347ea3fffece18cb12603d84621c4121c9d3c58ca484e788be7dBlock Operator
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