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 3355454 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3356837 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 3355297 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3000 time: 2019-11-09 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1ee040a4ea8f71c7461cc8958c574c25fc2aae0fbb6e159df1c553fd7e4e0c7Block Operator
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