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 3353862 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355245 epoch_slot_no: 7245 block_no: 3353705 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1896 time: 2019-11-09 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad227ce631180545bd2ffeece54caad9d21ee8b274349cedcfd2f81d60c39e6cBlock Operator
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