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 3349015 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3350398 epoch_slot_no: 2398 block_no: 3348858 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1214 time: 2019-11-08 11:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3419f23fdcb6601c0790717c536692f91a87476db1339884cd5a26549d85d74Block Operator
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