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 3353806 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3355189 epoch_slot_no: 7189 block_no: 3353649 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2235 time: 2019-11-09 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bbafea3fa61689203136c9f752acc40e31e558a31556321eb84b622d59595efBlock Operator
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