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 3361783 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3363166 epoch_slot_no: 15166 block_no: 3361626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1680 time: 2019-11-11 10:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64ec44be0e4403e4e2e2ae91bbff564f7dce4dfaf384933feef12418ff3c57caBlock Operator
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