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 3355779 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3357162 epoch_slot_no: 9162 block_no: 3355622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1880 time: 2019-11-10 00:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac79645fa11677e7f3ee4227ea28ed07a5cf787df74b12d5686139705a8e9e7eBlock Operator
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