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 3356879 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358262 epoch_slot_no: 10262 block_no: 3356722 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-11-10 06:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2a867133befca1438fd685fca4361d9e4ff46ce7b05a9521b4b5fee18424e62Block Operator
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