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 3357012 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3358395 epoch_slot_no: 10395 block_no: 3356855 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1732 time: 2019-11-10 07:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5ad354273ae49910840b34e8246e2045defe74d035be96a862f5fe9ba17d3b0Block Operator
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