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 3346637 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3348020 epoch_slot_no: 20 block_no: 3346480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4463 time: 2019-11-07 21:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d48f44a0e90f1868b64c85878e35a5f5eb3480f1cb7e6fb65a56b7f65c696bfBlock Operator
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