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 3363600 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3364983 epoch_slot_no: 16983 block_no: 3363443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-11-11 20:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x389b81dfa8e3d0bc36a58e60501da9f0fb1720e9cf7b2b2f0bdfe85f10f226e3Block Operator
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