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 3348200 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3349583 epoch_slot_no: 1583 block_no: 3348043 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2327 time: 2019-11-08 06:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac36cdaf2cfa09e17220a03690bce1b16e710dd89d17b3260e425dd7cddc6a0bBlock Operator
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