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 3362507 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3363890 epoch_slot_no: 15890 block_no: 3362350 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2371 time: 2019-11-11 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb07900a82e22b13c1cd1ece4624a8f045de113eccbbeb221f7e4d659536878baBlock Operator
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