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 3349728 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3351111 epoch_slot_no: 3111 block_no: 3349571 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2662 time: 2019-11-08 15:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd66d75b0dd62a853925bcd07b4963b89207686693c67074b339f61c0b1d5d6ccBlock Operator
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