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 3355914 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3357297 epoch_slot_no: 9297 block_no: 3355757 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2036 time: 2019-11-10 01:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53bc6fd1c6f002f348621b2efbde1578f636fb55b9de3adca04946e3ffd6c721Block Operator
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