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 3347950 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3349333 epoch_slot_no: 1333 block_no: 3347793 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2019-11-08 05:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84d79595616b057243f78b5fc628332d0a362efe067130639168de0302fe02f6Block Operator
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