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 3357193 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3358576 epoch_slot_no: 10576 block_no: 3357036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2898 time: 2019-11-10 08:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e6d0d8cc01d7b25698535b41c825a84b635dc25b9b62eae781ee7391356fe72Block Operator
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