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 3348481 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3349864 epoch_slot_no: 1864 block_no: 3348324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-08 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac349b9d6c4dc4632883a771c40c4b4877134f115ee4d45f1a5af56a97f711efBlock Operator
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