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 3353370 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3354753 epoch_slot_no: 6753 block_no: 3353213 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3023 time: 2019-11-09 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1342ea6cff7ffe7215ede8d7b7cb1e2e1b3b1300e7e797cfced55924a49a62a0Block Operator
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