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 3354093 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355476 epoch_slot_no: 7476 block_no: 3353936 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1951 time: 2019-11-09 15:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a6e468943682da0edc26f471cda051379a2b84f1eb99f9d454c42d1e9372941Block Operator
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