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 3344608 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3345992 epoch_slot_no: 19592 block_no: 3344452 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1711 time: 2019-11-07 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa52f9066326d86de244785b5a86b9829638534a10b7984b2b8ae4b5fa027f7ecBlock Operator
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