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 3356534 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3357917 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 3356377 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2019-11-10 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd73cc0e0d87c8333fdf17aa559630bdff294c62f0f26c2679e94ca9e4728ed4fBlock Operator
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