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 3362052 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3363435 epoch_slot_no: 15435 block_no: 3361895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2366 time: 2019-11-11 11:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ebbcec0afc5510b710ce206ae16cf577b23a6df8e57f467ccc28cebb54c1d24Block Operator
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