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 3349262 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3350645 epoch_slot_no: 2645 block_no: 3349105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1731 time: 2019-11-08 12:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd29a4f5aa1d8e86f8edcc81195fd419fc0b1c4c6563a4a2992c56010f41123f2Block Operator
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