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 3362684 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3364067 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 3362527 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1990 time: 2019-11-11 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d2848a97d80735e015d2f1ba2595bdb4d1cf92debb8eb1907dcde0506ba92a2Block Operator
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