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 3349334 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3350717 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 3349177 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2638 time: 2019-11-08 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03a5454b6644c51d60c1aa4e72e136d0f2d0e7b595d32f90c36fb223dc01e18cBlock Operator
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