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 3352422 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3353805 epoch_slot_no: 5805 block_no: 3352265 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-11-09 05:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff755a76f1afcfe92f90a887ffbc3bb182f6b67755d84c58bd5b7829fadbc6ebBlock Operator
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