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 3346687 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3348070 epoch_slot_no: 70 block_no: 3346530 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2799 time: 2019-11-07 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b43eef879d7a6348dbe63d7270074a01df57aacbc9164f0c222db3de9288e20Block Operator
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