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 3354168 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3355551 epoch_slot_no: 7551 block_no: 3354011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1911 time: 2019-11-09 15:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d8ab4613532e42d41fe7ba344616e16b4596d7db47e36de118582237eed207eBlock Operator
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