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 3359634 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3361017 epoch_slot_no: 13017 block_no: 3359477 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2518 time: 2019-11-10 22:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdda2cfa2b28c4782fe69e4973bdda21806005cc61a192eb02187dfd64d69bb8aBlock Operator
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