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 3355018 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3356401 epoch_slot_no: 8401 block_no: 3354861 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2638 time: 2019-11-09 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a6a853db1f98cda46358d499eec079edcadb7d477a5b551878803f485b50151Block Operator
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