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 3358934 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3360317 epoch_slot_no: 12317 block_no: 3358777 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-11-10 18:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5246895e09b483a1b068b8e50e1adba1bb1dabc5da7c5af4e5b52f632cd5ae9fBlock Operator
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