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 3362610 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3363993 epoch_slot_no: 15993 block_no: 3362453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2678 time: 2019-11-11 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1955d932d0dc55ff28dc9ac7ed3d5f60208335148de6d61efdea168875349c69Block Operator
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