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 3360207 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3361590 epoch_slot_no: 13590 block_no: 3360050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2641 time: 2019-11-11 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f68b9eaedf4b66143f2a400ca0930006f4dcf0ade2f66a0f32e6d9bcc3cb36aBlock Operator
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