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 3353069 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3354452 epoch_slot_no: 6452 block_no: 3352912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2560 time: 2019-11-09 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf46b7193593595b31c5aed508f60b83e0da106cb97de7c54222ec7f21d693003Block Operator
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