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 3358742 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3360125 epoch_slot_no: 12125 block_no: 3358585 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1942 time: 2019-11-10 17:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5d9da16c07f7e88b082a5f5c0bac2e8a4073c3533ba9a7a1b64083780723d60Block Operator
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