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 3346678 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3348061 epoch_slot_no: 61 block_no: 3346521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2019-11-07 22:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6dd366cfc900a3325bfe7a33bb20e7b3c05a89b63d0c1ccee768621d313fd6cBlock Operator
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