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 3357358 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3358741 epoch_slot_no: 10741 block_no: 3357201 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1954 time: 2019-11-10 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x808ad22b983268fc90a41b814699d8335fc96e9142dba31e3cdee5816defbbceBlock Operator
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