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 3346445 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3347829 epoch_slot_no: 21429 block_no: 3346289 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1375 time: 2019-11-07 20:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x998c019b44e215a8fd2d19534b6f8f62ae4d11f8a0df30e30512fa6ac61c3f14Block Operator
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