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 3356354 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3357737 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 3356197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4959 time: 2019-11-10 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf6e09ff828a57f215d488b8577e5693bae93c30af8a12ee1c1a17d1b3ebff8dBlock Operator
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