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 3351438 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3352821 epoch_slot_no: 4821 block_no: 3351281 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2258 time: 2019-11-09 00:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe06e73930348d339379f8d1b7ab407f62c53949152afd99722eac969f3ced902Block Operator
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