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 3345813 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3347197 epoch_slot_no: 20797 block_no: 3345657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2103 time: 2019-11-07 17:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68c2f80cd8c169e6589141cd3a85a7dcf926f20f203d24c3cc12e38f2aafa4b3Block Operator
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