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 3363014 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3364397 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 3362857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6048 time: 2019-11-11 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21c3ec0aaed570cbea70ef1b47937bf5b8a65a0bc2b0ecb72555d07a62516147Block Operator
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