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 3363242 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3364625 epoch_slot_no: 16625 block_no: 3363085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2237 time: 2019-11-11 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x333cd410475f8805132b101e9724719502599358ba7dd24429a8fc0db5254e52Block Operator
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