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 3352918 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3354301 epoch_slot_no: 6301 block_no: 3352761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1631 time: 2019-11-09 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x283401b9e21b42f776d79873cb1228841b5e8e6ffa6360bf60e6ec01efb83d18Block Operator
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