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 3346554 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3347938 epoch_slot_no: 21538 block_no: 3346398 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2019-11-07 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c9391374d25817d4060439e806bff5f2cbc3b018eeb68a5cef8b5c32cd77937Block Operator
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