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 3356625 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358008 epoch_slot_no: 10008 block_no: 3356468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-10 05:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe519d1bcb5de7db2e947ff3a53899bba55dbe30f59a9bfca9cb3efb5f76d5508Block Operator
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