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 3355634 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3357017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 3355477 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2290 time: 2019-11-09 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bd33a6340a4a29078506a47002b132e5d0a3f36a092f164dc00282672fc5487Block Operator
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