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 3351520 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3352903 epoch_slot_no: 4903 block_no: 3351363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2589 time: 2019-11-09 00:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d242fa67efd26bf824c4a5d4119f2529ed1922289c050f63b54177e4be525dbBlock Operator
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