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 3346933 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3348316 epoch_slot_no: 316 block_no: 3346776 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-07 23:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bdc96f8f16dc8d610c67c93ececdcdd9608cf987ae6d280f2fa43b3eb0a5c58Block Operator
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