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 3352798 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3354181 epoch_slot_no: 6181 block_no: 3352641 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1611 time: 2019-11-09 08:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe828f1b6dfb914589a95b5c68f3807faefc822290e973e3d6264d5d7133a2822Block Operator
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