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 3364326 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3365709 epoch_slot_no: 17709 block_no: 3364169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7800 time: 2019-11-12 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd35fea1a7ad1e5fe7a4430c62a2d093f892a50f155e51a9848d02bc97173553dBlock Operator
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