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 3346512 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3347896 epoch_slot_no: 21496 block_no: 3346356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-07 21:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7460dc8e165331d4e4944329aba0d6a80ace9733efcbfdd00691dc482e578dd3Block Operator
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