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 3356847 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358230 epoch_slot_no: 10230 block_no: 3356690 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2348 time: 2019-11-10 06:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefc88ae778c042b7a08025a03bd0a1820622547826f9275a6bc61309fb3371e5Block Operator
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