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 3362258 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3363641 epoch_slot_no: 15641 block_no: 3362101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-11-11 12:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbf9cf739129e29395e9bf6c02848951125b27e0bfc3d5dce8c8eddc932d54b4Block Operator
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