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 3355131 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3356514 epoch_slot_no: 8514 block_no: 3354974 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-11-09 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf69035a49d8b0429903590dcb1385cb08fde0fa446703b2cc7c0d7dca7ae477bBlock Operator
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