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 3354725 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3356108 epoch_slot_no: 8108 block_no: 3354568 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2019-11-09 18:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ba26737d066f1634295ce9904ae80d4a5d551b6c417adb4ad4fa8098f07f77eBlock Operator
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