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 3353642 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355025 epoch_slot_no: 7025 block_no: 3353485 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2019-11-09 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfdf999b6de3a8ebe4f3bac70b47cffa9b3d786c829e125a584702f4a3efbc95Block Operator
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