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 3363613 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3364996 epoch_slot_no: 16996 block_no: 3363456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1615 time: 2019-11-11 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc599bb806a0b46f5cd924e508e5720542f1a3fb5cd8b01eda24a429e250abde8Block Operator
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