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 3353897 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355280 epoch_slot_no: 7280 block_no: 3353740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2330 time: 2019-11-09 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x445d4b6bbfa9a77c59e72baf0b62247f9155555c9665e0fb56099e92c61e90f3Block Operator
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