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 3351365 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3352748 epoch_slot_no: 4748 block_no: 3351208 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2019-11-09 00:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26b5a9915403f43e347ec513f30378a4a63a48096af38f7ccc1be15a32f97f8fBlock Operator
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