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 3359046 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3360429 epoch_slot_no: 12429 block_no: 3358889 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1486 time: 2019-11-10 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x236cf07d7c7dd80ecdca03e7fcc317f7143b09b6b66596de859b05ec36fe636fBlock Operator
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