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 3357144 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358527 epoch_slot_no: 10527 block_no: 3356987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-10 08:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe781942b0c5e26434760d815149a87bb8a98668a7581c7c448ed06a23a82271bBlock Operator
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