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 3363295 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3364678 epoch_slot_no: 16678 block_no: 3363138 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2227 time: 2019-11-11 18:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x879a7605490babe4869510927bf18cc6b65f32829cbd7dea59e3912c4fd4976fBlock Operator
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