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 3361336 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3362719 epoch_slot_no: 14719 block_no: 3361179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-11-11 07:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe04ae2c45d6785245fcafa85ec0767f296dcb56eba3763c10bb7c073dff1b80dBlock Operator
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