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 3353987 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355370 epoch_slot_no: 7370 block_no: 3353830 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3899 time: 2019-11-09 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfde159c2567c826e7d262347df6f82351fd23fc131f71effc9852f35496dc011Block Operator
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