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 3358269 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3359652 epoch_slot_no: 11652 block_no: 3358112 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1663 time: 2019-11-10 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x540fc0e7878afc1929c49bfa16382ac064f5486330a4eaa82176120626f25e32Block Operator
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