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 3363518 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3364901 epoch_slot_no: 16901 block_no: 3363361 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3043 time: 2019-11-11 19:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5aea4c566fe90871268a1691d9a5f594a320ea252d13655b3515a4e5fdf18a25Block Operator
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