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 3357504 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3358887 epoch_slot_no: 10887 block_no: 3357347 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-10 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6866f68e704cbaf644a317f345a8a61d3c6cde589441c653ed3c31f988f9621Block Operator
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