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 3360766 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3362149 epoch_slot_no: 14149 block_no: 3360609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2077 time: 2019-11-11 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f08559f70455caa902cf004f7b8d94b257ffbcf3f23da3c3b4792ddda026d25Block Operator
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