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 3354213 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3355596 epoch_slot_no: 7596 block_no: 3354056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2977 time: 2019-11-09 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x087ce3f6385d3d425aaf12c018358e22b6ce72a6dd9ea5e1fef8a24b20ff3e7bBlock Operator
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