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 3352601 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3353984 epoch_slot_no: 5984 block_no: 3352444 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2035 time: 2019-11-09 06:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd5b270e23a6134b33fe426ff94431cb9cce6e5b4053d6ca3bcef7b99202a8f9Block Operator
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