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 3349368 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3350751 epoch_slot_no: 2751 block_no: 3349211 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3916 time: 2019-11-08 13:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71f220a1fe33952f78e16acbe64fd8c4522a7b776b739a63a0ea21da2da4723dBlock Operator
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