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 3363669 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3365052 epoch_slot_no: 17052 block_no: 3363512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1808 time: 2019-11-11 20:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9c913acdd651a0b5b6a2d608c4f30e737bc3266502efbc6ee78d3c6277838bfBlock Operator
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