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 3355501 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3356884 epoch_slot_no: 8884 block_no: 3355344 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-09 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x703d0d9f6effe063e5af877707f25b7c8b8530a6abb789f84aa6efa2e871b003Block Operator
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