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 3359419 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3360802 epoch_slot_no: 12802 block_no: 3359262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-11-10 20:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7e9700d30612ad78798d1158ff6830094a7d244f926b717bce9539f6211fed1Block Operator
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