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 3346748 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3348131 epoch_slot_no: 131 block_no: 3346591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2019-11-07 22:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83284b58dcf79f696a9298f58e8e116a0698ff630dd42b41ab3114787f7b1bf3Block Operator
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