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 3345768 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3347152 epoch_slot_no: 20752 block_no: 3345612 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2803 time: 2019-11-07 17:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2d6cd834e2d49529400d93fcac716c7e7095e49219270974cd994bcb844cfb1Block Operator
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