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 3363866 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3365249 epoch_slot_no: 17249 block_no: 3363709 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3663 time: 2019-11-11 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13d5aa4657843d2db663e67d1719e58bfafcbebfc59e85f4f33d767f1902e8e4Block Operator
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