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 3347715 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3349098 epoch_slot_no: 1098 block_no: 3347558 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2117 time: 2019-11-08 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f7c283680dde7bf6e739a2f10504c7fbeaa4f3eb68d7ea2191a66551063a2beBlock Operator
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