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 3359363 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3360746 epoch_slot_no: 12746 block_no: 3359206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3887 time: 2019-11-10 20:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed841e5134e2246e4dcaf1fc584550e8b31d81149131e926a1a5e7f328468e06Block Operator
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