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 3354378 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355761 epoch_slot_no: 7761 block_no: 3354221 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1693 time: 2019-11-09 16:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0853b97e8b96f4b396c44e6dd1630351434337cd4448a7cbb2805df7ff3df4c6Block Operator
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