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 3354988 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3356371 epoch_slot_no: 8371 block_no: 3354831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1895 time: 2019-11-09 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8e021019b0a94450270ffa6ab5e760347197078a31c049117a3ac815d94a736Block Operator
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