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 3359404 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3360787 epoch_slot_no: 12787 block_no: 3359247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1359 time: 2019-11-10 20:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad6ef84c42220fea2539d05de6687980c218812105b1b5e42d415548e077db40Block Operator
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