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 3362145 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3363528 epoch_slot_no: 15528 block_no: 3361988 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5037 time: 2019-11-11 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09b7f795f11c08b296c255f6f12fdfafa720697c21dd359f061e056d579fc595Block Operator
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