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 3352695 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3354078 epoch_slot_no: 6078 block_no: 3352538 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-11-09 07:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe65a085260664df6ab6cf5a421c76d9079edc2348a38d912f87ff2bd32e35cc3Block Operator
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