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 3359147 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3360530 epoch_slot_no: 12530 block_no: 3358990 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2727 time: 2019-11-10 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x839a06007f07a6fdd45a6beab7d72f8cb4e16ebc2111df082fc10bcb5cc4078bBlock Operator
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