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 3354626 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3356009 epoch_slot_no: 8009 block_no: 3354469 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1505 time: 2019-11-09 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x980d11d63077b1234a3750add3ba9193ab409bc2c9ed6557e6a9ceae042c679dBlock Operator
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