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 3350616 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3351999 epoch_slot_no: 3999 block_no: 3350459 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1423 time: 2019-11-08 19:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5cbc7756245de5a564c18566ae74813342c1f6cf49e342923daa3cf8acba7cfBlock Operator
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