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 3363632 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3365015 epoch_slot_no: 17015 block_no: 3363475 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2019-11-11 20:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e6debf06cb9f41d4326900b8708a387d1e576163b3543b45be4619df737c8d3Block Operator
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