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 3359252 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3360635 epoch_slot_no: 12635 block_no: 3359095 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-11-10 19:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe05dd5d725c4d397f3bda8daafb71cc1712c36fcfc92f5130b4cc3decccb8dc2Block Operator
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