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 3351059 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3352442 epoch_slot_no: 4442 block_no: 3350902 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2019-11-08 22:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe88a9a990ebe277e525deb94faea2a284e159548351b79199c4e4992c1a459aaBlock Operator
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