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 3362581 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3363964 epoch_slot_no: 15964 block_no: 3362424 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2019-11-11 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d18f02ad2bb00d1f52899c07c4075298131470e7ab9e43d0ff883bfcce45902Block Operator
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