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 3362650 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3364033 epoch_slot_no: 16033 block_no: 3362493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1143 time: 2019-11-11 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8481f542807b590b32cac234201af9379d4d6fe5ed75d17faba4521c9d2e33fBlock Operator
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