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 3359116 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3360499 epoch_slot_no: 12499 block_no: 3358959 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2512 time: 2019-11-10 19:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76da6719485153bafd4477d76ffb85e0f51f9dc6371112e20a11f4612c507229Block Operator
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