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 3349039 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3350422 epoch_slot_no: 2422 block_no: 3348882 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2019-11-08 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb93b21c0406811d8b497d49aa8eeeb1f7747e93004a43317ad59ee35ce34047eBlock Operator
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