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 3352362 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3353745 epoch_slot_no: 5745 block_no: 3352205 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3832 time: 2019-11-09 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43beb0a696d782dc04c6d5ffdff0e07c34a08d9f1bc299f414a21ea239e94bd5Block Operator
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