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 3349970 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3351353 epoch_slot_no: 3353 block_no: 3349813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1883 time: 2019-11-08 16:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x462a23f49847576d99284cd394a246e2de364ede60e4f495b4ddce2fe693178bBlock Operator
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