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 3357894 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3359277 epoch_slot_no: 11277 block_no: 3357737 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-11-10 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x266311669c6d789f7846b6319291dec6b89c12f23cc7d0f27ee530ab7c798d31Block Operator
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