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 3357229 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358612 epoch_slot_no: 10612 block_no: 3357072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-11-10 08:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6012660741de36bbdeefda3db879638a6ed53c2c34f9f49c612f3691487a90b9Block Operator
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