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 3363900 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3365283 epoch_slot_no: 17283 block_no: 3363743 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2349 time: 2019-11-11 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef8900b5b1a5c7f9d5028ec9b04f8868ae67acecc78b417a239fa5b394644db7Block Operator
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