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 3356724 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3358107 epoch_slot_no: 10107 block_no: 3356567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1716 time: 2019-11-10 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7eb1bb19c38c38f31376d62ec25edd7c92385615b0292383693b3f844cfe041Block Operator
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