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 3352287 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3353670 epoch_slot_no: 5670 block_no: 3352130 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2019-11-09 05:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd34d5152dc9985b92db5396e7407a147eff13444344f20f40f015b0a7b20fdb8Block Operator
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