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 3348581 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3349964 epoch_slot_no: 1964 block_no: 3348424 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1891 time: 2019-11-08 08:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c317713b33178c9a2fff051b776b601b27e3f1090f9d7ce09dafadf91d02a3cBlock Operator
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