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 3349804 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3351187 epoch_slot_no: 3187 block_no: 3349647 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1575 time: 2019-11-08 15:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76e5278694f48bbbfa846647a990deac445eb23d3d62e4928e93073ad004332eBlock Operator
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