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 3362278 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3363661 epoch_slot_no: 15661 block_no: 3362121 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2291 time: 2019-11-11 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18948cf3067df3e0b5a4010afbc90ab0e0746e7b0d75bbff31308f89384bffcaBlock Operator
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