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 3349609 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3350992 epoch_slot_no: 2992 block_no: 3349452 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2417 time: 2019-11-08 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38456cc1d2db25836dcb7a66f2b91e7f5b4faa78015d713014431b4facd47250Block Operator
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