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 3352979 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3354362 epoch_slot_no: 6362 block_no: 3352822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1336 time: 2019-11-09 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2b1b149e10880c1621bb5b2341c9a6c45b8a58cef50de1e4b85cf6b56732d99Block Operator
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