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 3353942 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355325 epoch_slot_no: 7325 block_no: 3353785 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2005 time: 2019-11-09 14:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc8a1e0b73a8af8d42fa5d2edafb766a26980498b77e78dcc986ba515839e1d5Block Operator
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