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 3355043 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3356426 epoch_slot_no: 8426 block_no: 3354886 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1159 time: 2019-11-09 20:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x652b173caa3b6926399a30120a264c4889a96246d79b5b7e7dee113cf46f6544Block Operator
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