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 3354424 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3355807 epoch_slot_no: 7807 block_no: 3354267 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2687 time: 2019-11-09 17:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbfbe1eae3bd688d379c38a46250c842781ef7b2b6ca43d53c772180886e834cBlock Operator
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