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 3356345 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3357728 epoch_slot_no: 9728 block_no: 3356188 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-10 03:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a8c073febe1f812c32bad4c48763cfbf8b877167e2f97614fcd7397dc279192Block Operator
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