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 3344187 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3345571 epoch_slot_no: 19171 block_no: 3344031 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1905 time: 2019-11-07 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d97015ead87ea53fa75364058d983f45eea5c17c2369c76f7f63516aeb2a762Block Operator
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