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 3362567 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3363950 epoch_slot_no: 15950 block_no: 3362410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1900 time: 2019-11-11 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff9c03dc48a2b26cfa7debf1cb2c75a6a4a524b21ee3f7b0b2eda99f73eb6baaBlock Operator
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