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 3362852 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3364235 epoch_slot_no: 16235 block_no: 3362695 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3672 time: 2019-11-11 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4e6c16c9d9c0e0ac2363138b2affaf40d2d0385f84fe169953ae81d2445fafeBlock Operator
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