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 3352182 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3353565 epoch_slot_no: 5565 block_no: 3352025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-11-09 04:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c6837c80e4c5f13666f1541ebabafe0e6f0f1755f7530ee36219e4b8714b136Block Operator
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