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 3362638 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3364021 epoch_slot_no: 16021 block_no: 3362481 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1452 time: 2019-11-11 14:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5065debfc4fe813af7ac42f4f1a4cdeefe9fab55fa41832d5cb5d56060be8fd2Block Operator
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