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 3348434 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3349817 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3348277 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3013 time: 2019-11-08 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64db95917f36c563ad01226126011a33033676dbc5fc55ca2027648b31e9911fBlock Operator
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