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 3352437 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3353820 epoch_slot_no: 5820 block_no: 3352280 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-11-09 06:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20f012aeb8b0ce3614fec379084439d6303caee605d3e3409bfdabc74e0a610eBlock Operator
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