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 3345090 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3346474 epoch_slot_no: 20074 block_no: 3344934 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-11-07 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e9713ae82465fbc1931e75cd698bbd4f7a9a96104c02406552244a99f117aa4Block Operator
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