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 3349466 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3350849 epoch_slot_no: 2849 block_no: 3349309 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-11-08 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64ac6f1d273d553884007b05003e6a6c5f5e8ef6b971390aa55325fb387728c1Block Operator
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