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 3346615 Details
Epoch: 154 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3347999 epoch_slot_no: 21599 block_no: 3346459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1174 time: 2019-11-07 21:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cf3bcff0fd76d9b41826260a242f1221c3b9145244ac4f1ae0ca2619c4da7a6Block Operator
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