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 3360717 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3362100 epoch_slot_no: 14100 block_no: 3360560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2019-11-11 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd0dac6c814ea30a4298b413bd83775a0d0853bf7673c10df78d12ff5b5ebadcBlock Operator
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