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 3343877 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3345261 epoch_slot_no: 18861 block_no: 3343721 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1711 time: 2019-11-07 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x397a00fe60d74eccbbea9f45c82b30b1a38f44b568b1dc6466dd6357952006a7Block Operator
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