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 3347896 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3349279 epoch_slot_no: 1279 block_no: 3347739 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3011 time: 2019-11-08 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7844c58b5da4246f8b7d53bca3c3bf88d9dae3006d58e0abdd67293c05747000Block Operator
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