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 3350874 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3352257 epoch_slot_no: 4257 block_no: 3350717 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-08 21:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d079973c34fc00f71a6f1883ef2e9de580c538a5655d8e3e7512b812c9b84ebBlock Operator
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