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 3344988 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3346372 epoch_slot_no: 19972 block_no: 3344832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1388 time: 2019-11-07 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5084ae66c23757ac14f0f972af4db50448cfb8b1f7e07d7898d2c6695e9276d9Block Operator
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