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 3345075 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3346459 epoch_slot_no: 20059 block_no: 3344919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2019-11-07 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e0512bda2003f3fa990aceae12f7c2e2c9a7bd93b69f4b339d5a67adaa57255Block Operator
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