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 3361214 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3362597 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 3361057 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2980 time: 2019-11-11 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc025f510243c9edda565a1e549df06020d226aaae29df06999d531b92d328e8aBlock Operator
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