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 3352783 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3354166 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 3352626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-11-09 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fd6154a540f937e89934032e0205d9c6263b7a461ea9c02d466f28a4f318b1dBlock Operator
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