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 3350556 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3351939 epoch_slot_no: 3939 block_no: 3350399 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1177 time: 2019-11-08 19:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b4661440ba2306155bd4957555dc06c75bcbbec5f5c721b8f472dd6c2a6d27bBlock Operator
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