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 3362837 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3364220 epoch_slot_no: 16220 block_no: 3362680 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2350 time: 2019-11-11 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16ca0b2bfb006d3d9d9f6be927543c4db4e550056b029f2c55f54b6fce89bb4fBlock Operator
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