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 3363224 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3364607 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 3363067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1891 time: 2019-11-11 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf46724f04626bf48db03ab13b45cd7b2e331bd04a31566e5e8ccf496f43e2972Block Operator
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