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 3344112 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3345496 epoch_slot_no: 19096 block_no: 3343956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1313 time: 2019-11-07 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dbe2b904855f7312496777ee5f3f917deb0cddb9b6e22a81d3ff70ae273570dBlock Operator
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