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 3347980 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3349363 epoch_slot_no: 1363 block_no: 3347823 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2573 time: 2019-11-08 05:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd889849a83f64002d9c07f8366156b57c5cc031bac05d0168127f8f3cb52f4Block Operator
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