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 3359122 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3360505 epoch_slot_no: 12505 block_no: 3358965 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4363 time: 2019-11-10 19:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x183052c682852593d7a02bf294c32bb892c951887bd71bc2ddac0dbc43262e51Block Operator
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