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 3356666 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358049 epoch_slot_no: 10049 block_no: 3356509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1732 time: 2019-11-10 05:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1096d006f75c888fa2a824ae2ceaee0e8a3ce50b10a6ec0b10027dd0419ff5aeBlock Operator
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