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 3349129 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3350512 epoch_slot_no: 2512 block_no: 3348972 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2019-11-08 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7554cfd5f2d2103ba0d6b76341259de3d87401f61857ce02ec4cf50152448e63Block Operator
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