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 3345512 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3346896 epoch_slot_no: 20496 block_no: 3345356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1703 time: 2019-11-07 15:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22c2dabd988824bb7c3cb8a984f98e7d6597ce51f1e4dc4b1b03d37b4c8740b2Block Operator
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