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 3361574 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3362957 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 3361417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5688 time: 2019-11-11 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86cf774ec7e591678b56250d7ad88355178fddd7ca1d37e638823a92dd8df50aBlock Operator
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