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 3353475 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3354858 epoch_slot_no: 6858 block_no: 3353318 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1229 time: 2019-11-09 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0ee49025c184c7ef14bb23f24b57dd56540536ac7eda0c8c2d0a267b50a98f2Block Operator
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