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 3364132 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3365515 epoch_slot_no: 17515 block_no: 3363975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-11-11 23:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17432b52dd27204c5df07b9c123d3720617c8fd4bac0b1fdb5711da465519a3bBlock Operator
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