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 3356894 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3358277 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3356737 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4464 time: 2019-11-10 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12b2e594994bb7fb13419e9a9fcdde8f64085d8816213c1d1d19af90b8ad2bc0Block Operator
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