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 3349184 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3350567 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 3349027 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2830 time: 2019-11-08 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f5dba052f2e4ad3ddef038eb3f411fa17e570602e1f238adc01a1ac3b488153Block Operator
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