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 3360674 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3362057 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3360517 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3681 time: 2019-11-11 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b225b43f0bd4dd21bfde9cfc0b0367e0003527f3d539d1b2af07bb269b62f74Block Operator
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