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 3351330 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3352713 epoch_slot_no: 4713 block_no: 3351173 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2019-11-08 23:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9375fdd794ab194ab5f1b79b19d591660b72951730a0bef7fc8c906b4295777bBlock Operator
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