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 3354254 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3355637 epoch_slot_no: 7637 block_no: 3354097 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1500 time: 2019-11-09 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacfffd8319f066a427b24c83c355fd4da1dce6b5b56550ee7130b77f910d3eebBlock Operator
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