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 3354554 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3355937 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3354397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5509 time: 2019-11-09 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a81b615158f199feb64e3c1561594eac28b6e4afababde711dda80c632e4979Block Operator
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