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 3354619 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3356002 epoch_slot_no: 8002 block_no: 3354462 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1972 time: 2019-11-09 18:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf76282d72a273243922270588a0b45c9de1bc6964e26afaf8fb5850cfc68c33aBlock Operator
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