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 3358459 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3359842 epoch_slot_no: 11842 block_no: 3358302 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3033 time: 2019-11-10 15:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x702e2c5091763cb10a3d3120437630d21b07914d0fe2081e193f2986e0c77383Block Operator
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