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 3354363 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355746 epoch_slot_no: 7746 block_no: 3354206 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-11-09 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x704bf5305e1e042327a1b346a81d95a1cef628edc4b6039a9e859d4e60ecf422Block Operator
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