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 3345647 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3347031 epoch_slot_no: 20631 block_no: 3345491 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1712 time: 2019-11-07 16:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1daf454fc4e79de15b4cac55a7e0954fb7ee4e6d2e2b2c3a8467fa4bfa87a052Block Operator
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