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 3362595 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3363978 epoch_slot_no: 15978 block_no: 3362438 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5033 time: 2019-11-11 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cc8f764a141743eb4746b9a1c7f712560de27c71a19dd7e42e30c0d71c0a08dBlock Operator
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