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 3364173 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3365556 epoch_slot_no: 17556 block_no: 3364016 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2028 time: 2019-11-11 23:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb21e56043f64d6f958a1eb2cdb3e4df907a7d52084082ce3b53c8f85b7d4dafeBlock Operator
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