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 3363944 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3365327 epoch_slot_no: 17327 block_no: 3363787 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2377 time: 2019-11-11 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64d2f367e39be648b106afc742a683ceff0bc23cb968a05b5ddcb63b3b0219e5Block Operator
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