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 3362127 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3363510 epoch_slot_no: 15510 block_no: 3361970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4366 time: 2019-11-11 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb27d1ed5ee6d67b6e3b76c97cb1a27c4c47ad9eaff2124b831c904dddbdf5b39Block Operator
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