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 3346886 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3348269 epoch_slot_no: 269 block_no: 3346729 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2019-11-07 23:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7a4c6e846efaa9f868aedd9e089b88e886a70f63edc4352fbe672390daeb79fBlock Operator
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