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 3362478 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3363861 epoch_slot_no: 15861 block_no: 3362321 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-11-11 13:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a274d51a06f614a291b65b87d09af3b2388565d8051370823cba91a63520131Block Operator
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