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 3354710 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3356093 epoch_slot_no: 8093 block_no: 3354553 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3402 time: 2019-11-09 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x267e537665d19b8bc7bb58f7d628e1c7fadeab20ef1001ec2e4bd5390b20062bBlock Operator
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