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 3345256 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3346640 epoch_slot_no: 20240 block_no: 3345100 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2085 time: 2019-11-07 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f19e550bc06bd0c4931e94f425c003e12476d03012cb28bfeae0d3455e46b28Block Operator
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