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 3348536 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3349919 epoch_slot_no: 1919 block_no: 3348379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3932 time: 2019-11-08 08:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ed63b20cf1a8464e25a233a54bb95c08d93490f1583c69b4320380d04123e3bBlock Operator
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