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 3356390 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3357773 epoch_slot_no: 9773 block_no: 3356233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-10 04:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff09abd17b09d5bdaa527d57497e6b5ced48ab3ab2b56675a9b0aafa14d4bf55Block Operator
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