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 3358695 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3360078 epoch_slot_no: 12078 block_no: 3358538 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2440 time: 2019-11-10 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ba79b8b249c335958cc3192ef8285c5ab46708cd073b7ee1ce3e27330f78ffaBlock Operator
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