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 3356924 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3358307 epoch_slot_no: 10307 block_no: 3356767 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1745 time: 2019-11-10 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78d534fcffb39d5a984beaee9526381efae44a18f354951c7c96327645fce3f7Block Operator
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