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 3349512 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3350895 epoch_slot_no: 2895 block_no: 3349355 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2623 time: 2019-11-08 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c99d83a403ffe8da0072c7250aadaec4ba0440be9162b888f591f97d6c193bfBlock Operator
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