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 3362510 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3363893 epoch_slot_no: 15893 block_no: 3362353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1133 time: 2019-11-11 14:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bcde4dfe83efe668471f02f0555e6d76bc4398c682688b088fd048b4f25d825Block Operator
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