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 3354003 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355386 epoch_slot_no: 7386 block_no: 3353846 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-11-09 14:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c017ac3d4e4d2386e83ff1e0c6cc7733902ca32ca3ba25cd246381878a67feeBlock Operator
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