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 3356682 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3358065 epoch_slot_no: 10065 block_no: 3356525 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3344 time: 2019-11-10 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa522bdad1e57f6db7042982143ac1fa6ca146bc3aadb670e441aaa6aea1ab451Block Operator
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