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 3360854 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3362237 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 3360697 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3476 time: 2019-11-11 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31c1751783a0351f2590b1663b59fa2ab4bda3bb9528fc6e03d86e45ac2a194dBlock Operator
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