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 3352176 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3353559 epoch_slot_no: 5559 block_no: 3352019 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1504 time: 2019-11-09 04:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88987e8016de5a880381a60eb7630f36b9c87c8810252b5a732ede3b5741e74dBlock Operator
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