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 3347273 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3348656 epoch_slot_no: 656 block_no: 3347116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2261 time: 2019-11-08 01:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37caa999aaa23b2c50a9ea778a51245a9003722362bea66b2c502af82db4ffbeBlock Operator
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