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 3357782 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3359165 epoch_slot_no: 11165 block_no: 3357625 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1313 time: 2019-11-10 11:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdca9f86ba51e89a60421eb8b77f710d4b60e40671c2eb0c6c51b928c7c16b4cBlock Operator
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