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 3362834 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3364217 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 3362677 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4703 time: 2019-11-11 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8aff0e6b297e99397fc93dbb557da2074794b3b3ff91538d0e6faf8f6ee8adeBlock Operator
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