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 3353430 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3354813 epoch_slot_no: 6813 block_no: 3353273 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1816 time: 2019-11-09 11:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4782c7c8c7ae52d6e793f0d7fce60020a9edc576dccd22fd39b42c3f2de450fcBlock Operator
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