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 3360377 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3361760 epoch_slot_no: 13760 block_no: 3360220 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-11-11 02:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ab04d78285e52b08e9d4ddebaa99676d000ff2d6738aad1b302952ce2f56e84Block Operator
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