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 3361259 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3362642 epoch_slot_no: 14642 block_no: 3361102 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-11-11 07:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x456f99de0768a5033420c6d67bc58c942bb9c5b8099a7ba937c148cfb430958eBlock Operator
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