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 3355970 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3357353 epoch_slot_no: 9353 block_no: 3355813 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1630 time: 2019-11-10 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3b8fcfe06124c289eb8d422be64a69e6f20ddc0b4bc2bd06de42040c876518bBlock Operator
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