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 3345764 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3347148 epoch_slot_no: 20748 block_no: 3345608 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2030 time: 2019-11-07 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1231e2293adbef5645c85b5a8ddcf1355388722d86133c947971c88c5b66155Block Operator
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