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 3353054 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3354437 epoch_slot_no: 6437 block_no: 3352897 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3437 time: 2019-11-09 09:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e54258c428bec206fad6fe6dab3cc2588cb2631fc64126ab948efc16b7dcd5fBlock Operator
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