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 3345753 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3347137 epoch_slot_no: 20737 block_no: 3345597 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2944 time: 2019-11-07 16:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x603e3f550f8a0ca23c8c98cd655130eaee7f938e13cb89eb8b32ecf4acd2c134Block Operator
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