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 3363404 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3364787 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 3363247 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1809 time: 2019-11-11 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68673547cd6abe7b7883a3b65790b586a2c56222e2f617ac203493f92509a283Block Operator
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