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 3349503 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3350886 epoch_slot_no: 2886 block_no: 3349346 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2215 time: 2019-11-08 13:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfc8bbccb75a4a11c2ce9530918c02c8650a5044601c58088d91cf78c9591a27Block Operator
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