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 3345314 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3346698 epoch_slot_no: 20298 block_no: 3345158 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2019-11-07 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa73127601d506d83cd57546a69c777fe4bf93279e396ba5cbc88c4857325cf9aBlock Operator
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