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 3354243 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355626 epoch_slot_no: 7626 block_no: 3354086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2019-11-09 16:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc55d5aaf45200faae69906957e9c21ce8872a6a3911c54e0c32a84d962d4c27cBlock Operator
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