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 3353294 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3354677 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3353137 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3213 time: 2019-11-09 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06d292a01b4874f066686f86d6c9a1d6ff340d2a71dea064321c323d2d325bb1Block Operator
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