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 3359441 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3360824 epoch_slot_no: 12824 block_no: 3359284 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4093 time: 2019-11-10 20:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eba6034adebdb5872a59bdb6da54c261d0777e8812b7242d6c459e31819bad9Block Operator
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