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 3358905 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3360288 epoch_slot_no: 12288 block_no: 3358748 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-11-10 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf726f142b876b44c2412cc291ab4fa67b16547095b2c2dedee94a720f88b204fBlock Operator
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