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 3356890 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358273 epoch_slot_no: 10273 block_no: 3356733 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-10 06:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd9b050f269492af084b7a120c8a46e9de831b9ed13cd86cff0beb4a031bc0cBlock Operator
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