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 3343961 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3345345 epoch_slot_no: 18945 block_no: 3343805 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2015 time: 2019-11-07 06:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bc661a22e519f40ac3f45b736be64f4f628f8d2fc858e9901b9139e2dd627faBlock Operator
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