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 3363734 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3365117 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 3363577 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5772 time: 2019-11-11 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f4103699e1ac6cfabf2d85448c020e4518cd4f82f777a768bda44d0b4a2eb7dBlock Operator
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