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 3348975 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3350358 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 3348818 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2653 time: 2019-11-08 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09ffedeac7d697c086300a073542c038d03428a4c4c8810c5ea74f61770f7b49Block Operator
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