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 3356730 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358113 epoch_slot_no: 10113 block_no: 3356573 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-10 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7282ebd602d3eb51c552c48fd735f8ab639f1b2be4c43e4edf2ac51c09128d40Block Operator
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