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 3348919 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3350302 epoch_slot_no: 2302 block_no: 3348762 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2059 time: 2019-11-08 10:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d9961fd52ef8b5f72167bebf6d65d092bc27010d388da3082065d02d4b71d5fBlock Operator
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