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 3348874 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3350257 epoch_slot_no: 2257 block_no: 3348717 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2315 time: 2019-11-08 10:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x335d724fbf3277c944866766c0b3f998b66f47cde83a63babac813d6db4da852Block Operator
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