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 3358866 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3360249 epoch_slot_no: 12249 block_no: 3358709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1703 time: 2019-11-10 17:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92973828b9d65cd476134b020e7d6f40144d6bdcef33206b3c48d5a57f2cd33fBlock Operator
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