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 3345482 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3346866 epoch_slot_no: 20466 block_no: 3345326 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-07 15:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc98f5515f03b07f0e145ce5b753cedee3b6e12a2e15440109de0f3cab034ef9dBlock Operator
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