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 3352001 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3353384 epoch_slot_no: 5384 block_no: 3351844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1635 time: 2019-11-09 03:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7c685a329d2d7c9a9e297663870ba840f266ba82ea55200cb9a26c7025aa3b4Block Operator
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